COLUMBUS ROAD
Carrying COLUMBUS ROAD over TOBESOFKEE CREEK
2 MI SW OF MACON CTY LMTS, Bibb, Georgia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: COLUMBUS ROAD
The COLUMBUS ROAD bridge in Bibb, Georgia carries COLUMBUS ROAD over TOBESOFKEE CREEK. It was built in 1937, making it 89 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 54.3 meters (178 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,080 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked 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 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 28.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How COLUMBUS ROAD compares
Live comparison across Georgia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1937
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 54.3 m (178 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.2 m (27 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,080 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000002100290
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COLUMBUS 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 COLUMBUS ROAD against other structures in Bibb and across Georgia. Georgia bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for COLUMBUS ROAD?
COLUMBUS ROAD in Bibb, Georgia has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is COLUMBUS ROAD inspected?
COLUMBUS 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 4,080 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COLUMBUS 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 COLUMBUS ROAD?
COLUMBUS ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining COLUMBUS ROAD?
COLUMBUS ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is COLUMBUS ROAD and does age affect safety?
COLUMBUS ROAD was built in 1937, making it 89 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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