Mack Coulter Road over Broom Branch
FairPosted for loadWalker County, Georgia · 8.1 MI SW of Chickamauga · Structure no. 000000029550510
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mack Coulter Road over Broom Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Mack Coulter Road over Broom Branch in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 80 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Mack Coulter Road over Broom Branch built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is Mack Coulter Road over Broom Branch 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 2024.
How much traffic does Mack Coulter Road over Broom Branch carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Mack Coulter Road over Broom Branch?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Mack Coulter Road over Broom Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.