US Bridges

Crumps Bridge Road over North Fork Broad River

Good

Franklin County, Georgia · 5.7 MI N of Carnesville · Structure no. 000000011951180

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crumps Bridge Road over North Fork Broad River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Crumps Bridge Road over North Fork Broad River in Franklin County, Georgia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2041. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCrumps Bridge Road
CrossesNorth Fork Broad River
Location5.7 MI N of Carnesville
RouteCounty Highway 145
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.45243, -83.23951
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic100 by 2041
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$23.3 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crumps Bridge Road over North Fork Broad River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crumps Bridge Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Crumps Bridge Road over North Fork Broad River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Crumps Bridge Road over North Fork Broad River?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Crumps Bridge Road over North Fork Broad River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.