Redroot Road over Broad River
PoorStephens County, Georgia · Lake Russell Wma · Structure no. 080306000003078
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 77
- 1992 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Redroot Road over Broad River is a concrete slab carrying Redroot Road over Broad River in Stephens County, Georgia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 77 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2045. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Redroot Road over Broad River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Redroot Road over Broad River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Redroot Road over Broad River carry?
About 77 vehicles per day (1992 count).
How long is Redroot Road over Broad River?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Redroot Road over Broad River?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.