Atkinson Bridge RD over Middle Fork Broad River
FairPosted for loadFranklin County, Georgia · 3.7 MI SE of Carnesville · Structure no. 000000011950340
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Atkinson Bridge RD over Middle Fork Broad River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Atkinson Bridge RD over Middle Fork Broad River in Franklin County, Georgia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2031. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Atkinson Bridge RD over Middle Fork Broad River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Atkinson Bridge RD 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 Atkinson Bridge RD over Middle Fork Broad River carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Atkinson Bridge RD over Middle Fork Broad River?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Atkinson Bridge RD over Middle Fork Broad River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.