US Bridges

Arnold Bottoms RD over South Fork Broad River

Good

Madison County, Georgia · 1.5 MI SW of Comer · Structure no. 000000019550230

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arnold Bottoms RD over South Fork Broad River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arnold Bottoms RD over South Fork Broad River in Madison County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesArnold Bottoms RD
CrossesSouth Fork Broad River
Location1.5 MI SW of Comer
RouteCounty Highway 274
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.05297, -83.14746
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Arnold Bottoms RD over South Fork Broad River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arnold Bottoms RD 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 Arnold Bottoms RD over South Fork Broad River carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Arnold Bottoms RD over South Fork Broad River?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Arnold Bottoms RD over South Fork Broad River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.