US Bridges

SR 281 over Broad River

Good

Madison County, Georgia · 8 MI N of Comer · Structure no. 000000019550700

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
430 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 281 over Broad River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 281 over 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 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,525 by 2043. The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 281
CrossesBroad River
Location8 MI N of Comer
RouteState Highway 281
CountyMadison County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.18198, -83.14671
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length430 ft (131.1 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2024)
Projected traffic2,525 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$57.6 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 281 over Broad River built?

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

What condition is SR 281 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 281 over Broad River carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 281 over Broad River?

The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 281 over Broad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.