US Bridges

US 29 / SR 8 over South Fork Broad River

Good

Madison County, Georgia · 1 MI S of Danielsville · Structure no. 000000019550690

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
302 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,910
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 / SR 8 over South Fork Broad River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 29 / SR 8 over South Fork Broad River in Madison County, Georgia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,910 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,175 by 2043. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 29 / SR 8
CrossesSouth Fork Broad River
Location1 MI S of Danielsville
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyMadison County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.11454, -83.2287
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,910 (2024)
Projected traffic12,175 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$40.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 / SR 8 over South Fork Broad River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 29 / SR 8 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 US 29 / SR 8 over South Fork Broad River carry?

About 7,910 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 29 / SR 8 over South Fork Broad River?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 29 / SR 8 over South Fork Broad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.