US Bridges

SR 22 over South Fork Broad River

Good

Oglethorpe County, Georgia · 12.1 MI N of Lexington · Structure no. 000000022150370

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
275 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,130
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 22 over South Fork Broad River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 22 over South Fork Broad River in Oglethorpe County, Georgia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 3,130 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2031. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesSR 22
CrossesSouth Fork Broad River
Location12.1 MI N of Lexington
RouteState Highway 22
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.04608, -83.12725
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,130 (2024)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2031
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 22 over South Fork Broad River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 22 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 22 over South Fork Broad River carry?

About 3,130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 22 over South Fork Broad River?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 22 over South Fork Broad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.