SR 72 over South Fork Broad River
GoodMadison County, Georgia · 1.5 MI W of Comer · Structure no. 000000019550640
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 275 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,490
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 72 over South Fork Broad River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 72 over South Fork Broad River in Madison County, Georgia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 7,490 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,400 by 2030. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 72 over South Fork Broad River built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 72 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 72 over South Fork Broad River carry?
About 7,490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 72 over South Fork Broad River?
The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns SR 72 over South Fork Broad River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.