SR 72 (ebl) over Broad River
Madison County, Georgia · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SR 72 (ebl) over Broad River in Madison County, Georgia, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1986, making it 90 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 4,840 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 15 of the 71 inventoried bridges in Madison County rated fair (21.1%); 2 (2.8%) are rated poor.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete deck arch |
| Length | about 557 ft |
| Location | 3 Mi NE of Carlton |
| NBI structure number | 000000019500110 |
| Condition class | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Madison County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR 72 (wbl) over Broad River | 2017 | 16,800 | Good |
| US 29 / SR 8 over Biger Creek | 1976 | 8,500 | Good |
| SR 72 over Rock Shoals Creek | 2017 | 8,194 | Good |
| US 29 / SR 8 over Brush Creek | 1976 | 7,910 | Good |
| US 29 / SR 8 over Double Branch | 1931 | 7,910 | Good |
| US 29 / SR 8 over South Fork Broad River | 2023 | 7,910 | Good |
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