US Bridges

Rogers Mill Road over South Fork Broad River

PoorPosted for load

Madison County, Georgia · 2.5 MI SE of Ila · Structure no. 000000019550120

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
135 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,260
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rogers Mill Road over South Fork Broad River is a concrete tee beam carrying Rogers Mill Road over South Fork Broad River in Madison County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,260 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRogers Mill Road
CrossesSouth Fork Broad River
Location2.5 MI SE of Ila
RouteCounty Highway 152
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.14434, -83.26488
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating7.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,260 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rogers Mill Road over South Fork Broad River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rogers Mill Road over South Fork Broad River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Rogers Mill Road over South Fork Broad River carry?

About 1,260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rogers Mill Road over South Fork Broad River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rogers Mill Road over South Fork Broad River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.