FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SHADY GROVE ROAD

Carrying SHADY GROVE ROAD over GARRISON CREEK

3.7 MI NE OF HOMER, Banks, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SHADY GROVE ROAD

The SHADY GROVE ROAD bridge in Banks, Georgia carries SHADY GROVE ROAD over GARRISON CREEK. It was built in 1945, making it 81 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 8.8 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 90 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 a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.0 metric tons.

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

How SHADY GROVE ROAD compares

▼ 15.1
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Bottom 10%
Lower load rating than 90% of Georgia bridges
73
Bridges in Banks · 3 in Poor condition
SHADY GROVE ROAD 19.0 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
49.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
29.0
Serviceability /30
8.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
19.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1945
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.8 m (29 ft)
Deck Width
3.7 m (12 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
90 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000001150220

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SHADY GROVE 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 SHADY GROVE ROAD against other structures in Banks 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 SHADY GROVE ROAD?

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

How often is SHADY GROVE ROAD inspected?

SHADY GROVE 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 90 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SHADY GROVE 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 SHADY GROVE ROAD?

SHADY GROVE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SHADY GROVE ROAD?

SHADY GROVE ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SHADY GROVE ROAD and does age affect safety?

SHADY GROVE ROAD was built in 1945, making it 81 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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