US Bridges

SR 106 over Middle Fork Broad River

Fair

Franklin County, Georgia · 2.3 MI S of Carnesville · Structure no. 000000011900190

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
190 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,980
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 106 over Middle Fork Broad River is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 106 over Middle Fork Broad River in Franklin County, Georgia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,980 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,660 by 2031. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 106
CrossesMiddle Fork Broad River
Location2.3 MI S of Carnesville
RouteState Highway 106
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.3423, -83.25423
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,980 (2024)
Projected traffic3,660 by 2031
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 106 over Middle Fork Broad River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 106 over Middle Fork Broad River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 106 over Middle Fork Broad River carry?

About 2,980 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 106 over Middle Fork Broad River?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 106 over Middle Fork Broad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.