Watson Mill Road over South Fork Broad River
FairPosted for loadOglethorpe County, Georgia · 10.9 MI NE of Lexington · Structure no. 000000022150130
- Built
- 1885
- 140 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 246 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 519
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Watson Mill Road over South Fork Broad River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Watson Mill Road over South Fork Broad River in Oglethorpe County, Georgia. It was built in 1885 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 140 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Watson Mill Road over South Fork Broad River built?
It was built in 1885, making it 140 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Watson Mill Road 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 Watson Mill Road over South Fork Broad River carry?
About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Watson Mill Road over South Fork Broad River?
The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Watson Mill Road over South Fork Broad River?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.