US Bridges

SR 145 over North Fork Broad River

Good

Franklin County, Georgia · 7 MI N.W. of Lavonia · Structure no. 000000011950920

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,410
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 145 over North Fork Broad River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 145 over North Fork Broad River in Franklin County, Georgia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,410 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2031. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 145
CrossesNorth Fork Broad River
Location7 MI N.W. of Lavonia
RouteState Highway 145
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.44806, -83.22778
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,410 (2024)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$932,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 145 over North Fork Broad River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 145 over North 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 145 over North Fork Broad River carry?

About 1,410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 145 over North Fork Broad River?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 145 over North Fork Broad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.