US Bridges

Broad Street over Raes Creek

GoodPosted for load

Richmond County, Georgia · 13.1 MI NE of Hephizibah · Structure no. 000000024500270

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,510
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broad Street over Raes Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Broad Street over Raes Creek in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,145 by 2032. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBroad Street
CrossesRaes Creek
Location13.1 MI NE of Hephizibah
RouteCounty Highway 2678
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.4921, -82.01054
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,510 (2024)
Projected traffic5,145 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$451,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Broad Street over Raes Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broad Street over Raes Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Broad Street over Raes Creek carry?

About 3,510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Broad Street over Raes Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Broad Street over Raes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.