FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR 324

Carrying CR 324 over FISHING CREEK

8 MI EAST OF ALMA, Bacon, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
45 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR 324

The CR 324 bridge in Bacon, Georgia carries CR 324 over FISHING CREEK. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 16.8 meters (55 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 130 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Georgia bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.3 metric tons.

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

How CR 324 compares

▲ 11.2
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Top 13%
Higher load rating than 87% of Georgia bridges
23
Bridges in Bacon · 1 in Poor condition
CR 324 45.3 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
45.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
16.8 m (55 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
130 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000550130

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR 324 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 CR 324 against other structures in Bacon 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 CR 324?

CR 324 in Bacon, Georgia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR 324 inspected?

CR 324'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 130 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 324 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 CR 324?

CR 324 has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR 324?

CR 324 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CR 324 and does age affect safety?

CR 324 was built in 1970, making it 56 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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