SR 281 over Broad River
Madison County, Georgia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SR 281 over Broad River in Madison County, Georgia, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 54 of the 71 inventoried bridges in Madison County rated good (76.1%); 2 (2.8%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated March 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 430 ft |
| Location | 8 Mi N of Comer |
| NBI structure number | 000000019550700 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | March 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
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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