I-85 Sbl over North Fork Broad River
FairFranklin County, Georgia · 5 MI SW of Lavonia · Structure no. 000000011900480
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 232 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 38,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-85 Sbl over North Fork Broad River is a concrete tee beam carrying I-85 Sbl over North Fork Broad River in Franklin County, Georgia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 62 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 5 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 38,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,610 by 2031. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-85 Sbl over North Fork Broad River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is I-85 Sbl over North 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does I-85 Sbl over North Fork Broad River carry?
About 38,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-85 Sbl over North Fork Broad River?
The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I-85 Sbl over North Fork Broad River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.