FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR 138

Carrying CR 138 over SWEENEY CREEK

5 MI E OF WAVERLY, Camden, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR 138

The CR 138 bridge in Camden, Georgia carries CR 138 over SWEENEY CREEK. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 8.8 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 530 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. 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 CR 138 compares

▼ 9.7
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Bottom 23%
Lower load rating than 77% of Georgia bridges
95
Bridges in Camden · 1 in Poor condition
CR 138 24.4 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.6
Serviceability /30
30.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
24.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
8.8 m (29 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
530 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003950330

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR 138 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 CR 138 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 CR 138?

CR 138 in Camden, Georgia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR 138 inspected?

CR 138'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 530 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 138 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CR 138?

CR 138 has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR 138?

CR 138 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CR 138 and does age affect safety?

CR 138 was built in 1965, making it 61 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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