Broad Street over Raes Creek
FairPosted for loadRichmond County, Georgia · 13.2 MI NE of Hephizibah · Structure no. 000000024500260
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 114 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,750
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broad Street over Raes Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broad Street over Raes Creek in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6 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 7,750 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,165 by 2032. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Broad Street over Raes Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Broad Street over Raes Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Broad Street over Raes Creek carry?
About 7,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Broad Street over Raes Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns Broad Street over Raes Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.