US Bridges

Mcfarlin Road over Middle Fork Broad River

Good

Franklin County, Georgia · 6.6 MI NW of Carnesville · Structure no. 000000011950570

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcfarlin Road over Middle Fork Broad River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mcfarlin Road over Middle Fork Broad River in Franklin County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2031. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMcfarlin Road
CrossesMiddle Fork Broad River
Location6.6 MI NW of Carnesville
RouteCounty Highway 238
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.41179, -83.34014
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2024)
Projected traffic165 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcfarlin Road over Middle Fork Broad River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcfarlin 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 Mcfarlin Road over Middle Fork Broad River carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mcfarlin Road over Middle Fork Broad River?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mcfarlin Road over Middle Fork Broad River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.