HUMPBACK ROAD
Carrying HUMPBACK ROAD over LITTLE SATILLA RIVER
6 MI N OF NAHUNTA, Brantley, Georgia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HUMPBACK ROAD
The HUMPBACK ROAD bridge in Brantley, Georgia carries HUMPBACK ROAD over LITTLE SATILLA RIVER. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 11 sections, stretching 40.2 meters (132 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 60 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 3/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 2/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HUMPBACK 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1970
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 11
- Structure Length
- 40.2 m (132 ft)
- Deck Width
- 3.8 m (12 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 60 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000002550160
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (3/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (3/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • At 2/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
How to read this record
HUMPBACK ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare HUMPBACK ROAD against other structures in Brantley 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 HUMPBACK ROAD?
HUMPBACK ROAD in Brantley, Georgia has a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 2/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HUMPBACK ROAD inspected?
HUMPBACK 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 60 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HUMPBACK ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for HUMPBACK ROAD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for HUMPBACK ROAD.
Who is responsible for maintaining HUMPBACK ROAD?
HUMPBACK ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is HUMPBACK ROAD and does age affect safety?
HUMPBACK ROAD was built in 1970, making it 56 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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