Goolsby Road over Middle Fork Broad River
GoodFranklin County, Georgia · 3 MI NW of Carnesville · Structure no. 000000011950450
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Goolsby Road over Middle Fork Broad River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Goolsby Road over Middle Fork Broad River in Franklin County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2031. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Goolsby Road over Middle Fork Broad River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Goolsby Road over Middle Fork Broad River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Goolsby Road over Middle Fork Broad River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Goolsby Road over Middle Fork Broad River?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Goolsby Road over Middle Fork Broad River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.