US Bridges

Pullian Road over North Fork Broad Riv

FairPosted for load

Stephens County, Georgia · 6.2 MI W of Avalon · Structure no. 000000025750400

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pullian Road over North Fork Broad Riv is a concrete tee beam carrying Pullian Road over North Fork Broad Riv in Stephens County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2031. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPullian Road
CrossesNorth Fork Broad Riv
Location6.2 MI W of Avalon
RouteCounty Highway 419
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.49931, -83.30255
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2024)
Projected traffic450 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$633,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pullian Road over North Fork Broad Riv built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pullian Road over North Fork Broad Riv 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 2025.

How much traffic does Pullian Road over North Fork Broad Riv carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pullian Road over North Fork Broad Riv?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pullian Road over North Fork Broad Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.