SR 72 (wbl) over Broad River
GoodMadison County, Georgia · 3 MI NE of Carlton · Structure no. 000000019550650
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 554 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 72 (wbl) over Broad River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 72 (wbl) over Broad River in Madison County, Georgia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 16,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,650 by 2035. The structure is 554 ft (168.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 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 (wbl) over Broad River built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 72 (wbl) over 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 (wbl) over Broad River carry?
About 16,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 72 (wbl) over Broad River?
The structure is 554 ft (168.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SR 72 (wbl) over Broad River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.