US Bridges

Levington-Garlston over South Fork Broad River

Fair

Oglethorpe County, Georgia · 12.5 MI NE of Lexington · Structure no. 000000022100170

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
330 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Levington-Garlston over South Fork Broad River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Levington-Garlston over South Fork Broad River in Oglethorpe County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,170 by 2031. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLevington-Garlston
CrossesSouth Fork Broad River
Location12.5 MI NE of Lexington
RouteCounty Highway 1092
CountyOglethorpe County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.03174, -83.00925
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2024)
Projected traffic1,170 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Levington-Garlston over South Fork Broad River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Levington-Garlston over South Fork Broad River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Levington-Garlston over South Fork Broad River carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Levington-Garlston over South Fork Broad River?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Levington-Garlston over South Fork Broad River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.