FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US 29 - SR 316

Carrying US 29 - SR 316 over MARBURY CREEK TRIB

5 MI S OF WINDER, Barrow, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
100 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US 29 - SR 316

The US 29 - SR 316 bridge in Barrow, Georgia carries US 29 - SR 316 over MARBURY CREEK TRIB. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2021, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 32,200 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Georgia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 99.9 metric tons.

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

How US 29 - SR 316 compares

▲ 65.8
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Top 6%
Higher load rating than 94% of Georgia bridges
67
Bridges in Barrow
US 29 - SR 316 99.9 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
70.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
99.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1991
Last Reconstructed
2021
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
32,200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000001300300

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 29 - SR 316 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 US 29 - SR 316 against other structures in Barrow 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 US 29 - SR 316?

US 29 - SR 316 in Barrow, Georgia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US 29 - SR 316 inspected?

US 29 - SR 316'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 32,200 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 29 - SR 316 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 US 29 - SR 316?

US 29 - SR 316 has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US 29 - SR 316?

US 29 - SR 316 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US 29 - SR 316 and does age affect safety?

US 29 - SR 316 was built in 1991, making it 35 years old and last reconstructed in 2021.

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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