US Bridges

Broad Street over Georgia Southwestern

Good

Marion County, Georgia · In Buena Vista City Limit · Structure no. 000000019700030

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,520
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broad Street over Georgia Southwestern is a concrete continuous slab carrying Broad Street over Georgia Southwestern in Marion County, Georgia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 66 years old, older 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 4,520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,835 by 2031. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBroad Street
CrossesGeorgia Southwestern
LocationIn Buena Vista City Limit
RouteState Highway 41
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.31555, -84.51906
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,520 (2024)
Projected traffic5,835 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Broad Street over Georgia Southwestern built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Broad Street over Georgia Southwestern 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 Broad Street over Georgia Southwestern carry?

About 4,520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Broad Street over Georgia Southwestern?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Broad Street over Georgia Southwestern?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.