FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

DOVER BLUFF ROAD

Carrying DOVER BLUFF ROAD over BAKERS SWAMP

1 MI S OF GLYNN CO LINE, Camden, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
56 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: DOVER BLUFF ROAD

The DOVER BLUFF ROAD bridge in Camden, Georgia carries DOVER BLUFF ROAD over BAKERS SWAMP. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 20.1 meters (66 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,030 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 56.2 metric tons.

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

How DOVER BLUFF ROAD compares

▲ 22.1
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Top 9%
Higher load rating than 91% of Georgia bridges
95
Bridges in Camden · 1 in Poor condition
DOVER BLUFF ROAD 56.2 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
56.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1978
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
20.1 m (66 ft)
Deck Width
13.5 m (44 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,030 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003900510

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether DOVER BLUFF 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 DOVER BLUFF ROAD against other structures in Camden 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 DOVER BLUFF ROAD?

DOVER BLUFF ROAD in Camden, Georgia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is DOVER BLUFF ROAD inspected?

DOVER BLUFF 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 1,030 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DOVER BLUFF 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 DOVER BLUFF ROAD?

DOVER BLUFF ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 56.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining DOVER BLUFF ROAD?

DOVER BLUFF ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is DOVER BLUFF ROAD and does age affect safety?

DOVER BLUFF ROAD was built in 1978, making it 48 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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