US Bridges

Dovehill Road over Broad River Trib

Good

Franklin County, Georgia · 2 MI S of Franklin Spring · Structure no. 000000011950820

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dovehill Road over Broad River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Dovehill Road over Broad River Trib in Franklin County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDovehill Road
CrossesBroad River Trib
Location2 MI S of Franklin Spring
RouteCounty Highway 2
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.25508, -83.16768
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
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2024)
Projected traffic390 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$147,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dovehill Road over Broad River Trib built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dovehill Road over Broad River Trib 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Dovehill Road over Broad River Trib carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dovehill Road over Broad River Trib?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Dovehill Road over Broad River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.