US Bridges

Old Ila Road over South Fork Broad River

Good

Madison County, Georgia · 1 MI S of Ila · Structure no. 000000019550500

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Ila Road over South Fork Broad River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Ila Road 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Ila Road
CrossesSouth Fork Broad River
Location1 MI S of Ila
RouteCounty Highway 147
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.16296, -83.29416
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (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 Old Ila Road over South Fork Broad River built?

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

What condition is Old Ila Road 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 Old Ila Road over South Fork Broad River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Ila Road over South Fork Broad River?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old Ila Road over South Fork Broad River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.