SR 79 over Broad River

Fair Condition72 years old890 vehicles/day

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyLincoln
Location15.7 Mi NW Of Lincolnton
CarriesSR 79
CrossesBroad River
Coordinates33.98021, -82.63110

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour CriticalUnknown

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignGirder and Floorbeam
Total Length733.9 ft (223.7 m)
Max Span182.1 ft (55.5 m)
Deck Width29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Area2035.7 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1954

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic890 (2024)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000018100100

Nearby Bridges

Brad Dixon Road over Coody Creek 2.2 mi Fair SR 79 over Pistol Creek 2.2 mi Good Bolton Road over Pistol Creek 2.7 mi Good River Road over Jones Creek 3.6 mi Fair Welcome Churh RD over Coody Creek 3.9 mi Good SR 79 over Newford Creek 4.3 mi Good Frank Childs Road over Coody Creek Trib 4.4 mi Fair Oscar Walton RD over Pistol Creek 4.5 mi Good Pope Chapel Road over Chapel Branch 5.0 mi Good