US Bridges

Williams Bridge R over Middle Fork Broad River

Good

Franklin County, Georgia · 7.4 MI NW of Carnesville · Structure no. 000000011950580

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williams Bridge R over Middle Fork Broad River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Williams Bridge R over Middle Fork Broad River in Franklin County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 210 by 2031. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWilliams Bridge R
CrossesMiddle Fork Broad River
Location7.4 MI NW of Carnesville
RouteCounty Highway 240
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.41691, -83.35123
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2024)
Projected traffic210 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$985,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Williams Bridge R over Middle Fork Broad River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Williams Bridge R 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 Williams Bridge R over Middle Fork Broad River carry?

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

How long is Williams Bridge R over Middle Fork Broad River?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Williams Bridge R over Middle Fork Broad River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.