Brown Bottom Road over Middle Broad River
FairStephens County, Georgia · Lake Russell Wma · Structure no. 080306000003079
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 1992 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Brown Bottom Road over Middle Broad River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brown Bottom Road over Middle Broad River in Stephens County, Georgia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 55 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 1997. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brown Bottom Road over Middle Broad River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Brown Bottom Road over Middle Broad River 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Brown Bottom Road over Middle Broad River carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (1992 count).
How long is Brown Bottom Road over Middle Broad River?
The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Brown Bottom Road over Middle Broad River?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.