FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

THOMAS STREET

Carrying THOMAS STREET over NS RR. (733025V)

0.6 MI NW OF MILLEDGEVILL, Baldwin, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: THOMAS STREET

The THOMAS STREET bridge in Baldwin, Georgia carries THOMAS STREET over NS RR. (733025V). It was built in 1979, making it 47 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 43.9 meters (144 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,740 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Georgia bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.8 metric tons.

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

How THOMAS STREET compares

▼ 3.3
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Bottom 48%
Lower load rating than 52% of Georgia bridges
44
Bridges in Baldwin
THOMAS STREET 30.8 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.3
Serviceability /30
24.6
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
30.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1979
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
43.9 m (144 ft)
Deck Width
13.6 m (45 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,740 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000950270

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether THOMAS STREET 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 THOMAS STREET against other structures in Baldwin 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 THOMAS STREET?

THOMAS STREET in Baldwin, Georgia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is THOMAS STREET inspected?

THOMAS STREET'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 1,740 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. THOMAS STREET 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 THOMAS STREET?

THOMAS STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining THOMAS STREET?

THOMAS STREET is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is THOMAS STREET and does age affect safety?

THOMAS STREET was built in 1979, making it 47 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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