Madison County Bridge Report Card
Madison County scores 94 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Madison County, Georgia
Madison County has 71 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 2 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 2.8% is above the 1.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,360 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Madison County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 94/100 (A). The county has 71 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 2 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,360 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 2.8% | 5.6 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.9% of measured traffic | 0.7 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 47 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 149,670 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 2.8% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 47 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 1,360 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Madison County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers Mill Road over South Fork Broad River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,260 | 1959 |
| Dove-drake Road over Mill Shoal Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1962 |
| SR 72 (wbl) over Broad River | High traffic | Good | 16,800 | 2017 |
| US 29 / SR 8 over Biger Creek | High traffic | Good | 8,500 | 1976 |
| SR 72 over Rock Shoals Creek | High traffic | Good | 8,194 | 2017 |
| US 29 / SR 8 over Double Branch | High traffic | Good | 7,910 | 1931 |
| US 29 / SR 8 over Brush Creek | High traffic | Good | 7,910 | 1976 |
| US 29 / SR 8 over South Fork Broad River | High traffic | Good | 7,910 | 2023 |
| SR 72 over South Fork Broad River | High traffic | Good | 7,490 | 2016 |
| SR 106 over Wolf Branch | High traffic | Good | 5,710 | 1990 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.