FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BUENA VISTA ROAD

Carrying BUENA VISTA ROAD over UPATOI CREEK

.1 KM W/O HOURGLASS RD, Muscogee, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
37 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BUENA VISTA ROAD

The BUENA VISTA ROAD bridge in Muscogee, Georgia carries BUENA VISTA ROAD over UPATOI CREEK. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 85.6 meters (281 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Georgia bridges. It is owned and maintained by NASA.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 36.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How BUENA VISTA ROAD compares

▲ 2.5
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Top 21%
Higher load rating than 79% of Georgia bridges
220
Bridges in Muscogee
BUENA VISTA ROAD 36.6 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
36.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1990
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
85.6 m (281 ft)
Deck Width
14.4 m (47 ft)
Owner
NASA
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0000000000M9355

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BUENA VISTA ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare BUENA VISTA ROAD against other structures in Muscogee and across Georgia. Georgia bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for BUENA VISTA ROAD?

BUENA VISTA ROAD in Muscogee, Georgia has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BUENA VISTA ROAD inspected?

BUENA VISTA ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 100 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BUENA VISTA ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for BUENA VISTA ROAD?

BUENA VISTA ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BUENA VISTA ROAD?

BUENA VISTA ROAD is owned and maintained by NASA.

How old is BUENA VISTA ROAD and does age affect safety?

BUENA VISTA ROAD was built in 1990, making it 36 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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