BROWNS BRIDGE ROAD
Carrying BROWNS BRIDGE ROAD over APALACHEE RIVER
1.9 MI. SW OF AUBURN, Barrow, Georgia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BROWNS BRIDGE ROAD
The BROWNS BRIDGE ROAD bridge in Barrow, Georgia carries BROWNS BRIDGE ROAD over APALACHEE RIVER. It was built in 1997, making it 29 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 17.4 meters (57 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 170 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 76.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BROWNS BRIDGE ROAD compares
Live comparison across Georgia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1997
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 17.4 m (57 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 170 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000001350490
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BROWNS BRIDGE 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 BROWNS BRIDGE ROAD 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 BROWNS BRIDGE ROAD?
BROWNS BRIDGE ROAD in Barrow, Georgia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BROWNS BRIDGE ROAD inspected?
BROWNS BRIDGE 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 170 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BROWNS BRIDGE ROAD 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 BROWNS BRIDGE ROAD?
BROWNS BRIDGE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 76.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BROWNS BRIDGE ROAD?
BROWNS BRIDGE ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is BROWNS BRIDGE ROAD and does age affect safety?
BROWNS BRIDGE ROAD was built in 1997, making it 29 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.
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