Bridge conditions in Franklin County, Georgia
117 inventoried bridges · 5 rated poor · 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
The federal inventory lists 117 bridges in Franklin County: 55 rated good, 57 fair, and 5 poor.
- 5 of the 117 bridges in Franklin County, Georgia, are rated in poor condition (4.3%) in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory, as of .
- 55 bridges (47.0%) are rated good and 57 (48.7%) fair.
- The median Franklin County bridge was built in 1963.
- The busiest poor-rated bridge is SR 326 over Nails Creek (built 1959), carrying about 370 vehicles a day.
Good 47.0% · Fair 48.7% · Poor 4.3% of 117 bridges
Bridges rated poor
Every bridge in the county with a poor rating, busiest first. Poor means a major component is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale; it is a repair flag, not a closure notice.
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR 326 over Nails Creek | 1959 | 370 | Poor |
| Red Hill Road over Whiten Creek | 1992 | 126 | Poor |
| Freeman Road over Clarks Creek | 1989 | 50 | Poor |
| Bald Eagle Road over Carlan Creek | 1987 | 20 | Poor |
| Thunder Road over Nails Creek Trib | 1950 | 10 | Poor |
Busiest bridges in the county
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-85 Sbl over Nails Creek | 1962 | 53,800 | Fair |
| I-85 over Littles Creek | 1962 | 48,500 | Fair |
| I-85 over Crockett Creek | 1962 | 48,500 | Fair |
| I-85 Nbl over Nails Creek | 1962 | 48,500 | Fair |
| I-85 Nbl over Middle Fork Broad River | 1963 | 47,600 | Fair |
| I-85 Nbl over Indian Creek | 2024 | 47,600 | Good |
| I-85 Nbl over Stephens Creek | 1963 | 46,700 | Fair |
| I-85 over Turkey Creek Trib. | 1962 | 45,900 | Fair |
| I-85 Nbl over North Fork Broad River | 1963 | 45,900 | Fair |
| I-85 Sbl over North Fork Broad River | 1963 | 38,500 | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025. Counts cover inventoried highway bridges over 20 feet; ratings are reported by the state DOT.
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