FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BETHEL CHURCH RD

Carrying BETHEL CHURCH RD over BRICE POND TRIB

APP 3.5 MI NE OF PAVO, Brooks, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BETHEL CHURCH RD

The BETHEL CHURCH RD bridge in Brooks, Georgia carries BETHEL CHURCH RD over BRICE POND TRIB. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 180 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 6/9. 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 24.4 metric tons.

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

How BETHEL CHURCH RD compares

▼ 9.7
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Bottom 23%
Lower load rating than 77% of Georgia bridges
104
Bridges in Brooks · 4 in Poor condition
BETHEL CHURCH RD 24.4 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
91.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.6
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
24.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
7.0 m (23 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
180 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000002750780

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BETHEL CHURCH RD 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 BETHEL CHURCH RD against other structures in Brooks 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 BETHEL CHURCH RD?

BETHEL CHURCH RD in Brooks, Georgia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BETHEL CHURCH RD inspected?

BETHEL CHURCH RD'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 180 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BETHEL CHURCH RD 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 BETHEL CHURCH RD?

BETHEL CHURCH RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BETHEL CHURCH RD?

BETHEL CHURCH RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BETHEL CHURCH RD and does age affect safety?

BETHEL CHURCH RD 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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