FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HILLS MILL ROAD

Carrying HILLS MILL ROAD over BUCKHEAD CREEK

2.8 MI E OF VIDETTE, Burke, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
13 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HILLS MILL ROAD

The HILLS MILL ROAD bridge in Burke, Georgia carries HILLS MILL ROAD over BUCKHEAD CREEK. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 10.7 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 121 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 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 12.7 metric tons.

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

How HILLS MILL ROAD compares

▼ 21.4
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of Georgia bridges
25
Bridges in Burke · 1 in Poor condition
HILLS MILL ROAD 12.7 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
44.4 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
1.5
Serviceability /30
28.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
12.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1990
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
10.7 m (35 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
121 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003350250

How to read this record

HILLS MILL 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 HILLS MILL ROAD against other structures in Burke 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 HILLS MILL ROAD?

HILLS MILL ROAD in Burke, Georgia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HILLS MILL ROAD inspected?

HILLS MILL 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 121 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HILLS MILL 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 HILLS MILL ROAD?

HILLS MILL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 12.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HILLS MILL ROAD?

HILLS MILL ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HILLS MILL ROAD and does age affect safety?

HILLS MILL ROAD was built in 1990, making it 36 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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