US Bridges

SR 79 over Broad River

Fair

Lincoln County, Georgia · 15.7 MI NW of Lincolnton · Structure no. 000000018100100

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
734 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
890
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 79 over Broad River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 79 over Broad River in Lincoln County, Georgia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 890 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,215 by 2030. The structure is 734 ft (223.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 79
CrossesBroad River
Location15.7 MI NW of Lincolnton
RouteState Highway 79
CountyLincoln County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.98021, -82.6311
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length734 ft (223.7 m)
Longest span182 ft (55.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2024)
Projected traffic1,215 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 79 over Broad River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 79 over Broad River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 79 over Broad River carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 79 over Broad River?

The structure is 734 ft (223.7 m) long with a longest span of 182 ft (55.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 79 over Broad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.