SR 51 over Middle Fork Broad River
GoodFranklin County, Georgia · 2 1 MI W Franklin Springs · Structure no. 000000011951060
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 275 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,008
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 51 over Middle Fork Broad River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 51 over Middle Fork Broad River in Franklin County, Georgia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 6,008 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,570 by 2031. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 51 over Middle Fork Broad River built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 51 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 51 over Middle Fork Broad River carry?
About 6,008 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is SR 51 over Middle Fork Broad River?
The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 51 over Middle Fork Broad River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.