US Bridges

SR 106 over South Fork Broad River

Good

Madison County, Georgia · 1 MI S of Ila · Structure no. 000000019500260

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,710
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 106 over South Fork Broad River is a concrete culvert carrying SR 106 over South Fork Broad River in Madison 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 5,710 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,645 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 106
CrossesSouth Fork Broad River
Location1 MI S of Ila
RouteState Highway 106
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.16514, -83.29809
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.9 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 traffic5,710 (2024)
Projected traffic6,645 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 106 over South Fork Broad River built?

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

What condition is SR 106 over South 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 106 over South Fork Broad River carry?

About 5,710 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 106 over South Fork Broad River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 106 over South Fork Broad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.