FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HOURGLASS ROAD

Carrying HOURGLASS ROAD over KING'S POND SPILLWAY

1 KM SE/O HOURGLASS RD, Chattahoochee, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HOURGLASS ROAD

The HOURGLASS ROAD bridge in Chattahoochee, Georgia carries HOURGLASS ROAD over KING'S POND SPILLWAY. It was built in 1976, making it 50 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 15 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 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

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

How HOURGLASS ROAD compares

▼ 1.4
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Top 29%
Higher load rating than 71% of Georgia bridges
63
Bridges in Chattahoochee · 1 in Poor condition
HOURGLASS ROAD 32.7 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
66.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1976
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
3.7 m (12 ft)
Owner
NASA
Avg Daily Traffic
15 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0000000000M9379

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HOURGLASS 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 HOURGLASS ROAD against other structures in Chattahoochee 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 HOURGLASS ROAD?

HOURGLASS ROAD in Chattahoochee, Georgia has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HOURGLASS ROAD inspected?

HOURGLASS 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 15 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for HOURGLASS ROAD?

HOURGLASS ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HOURGLASS ROAD?

HOURGLASS ROAD is owned and maintained by NASA.

How old is HOURGLASS ROAD and does age affect safety?

HOURGLASS ROAD was built in 1976, making it 50 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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