PORTAL HIGHWAY
Carrying PORTAL HIGHWAY over FIFTEEN MILE CREEK O/F
1.8 MI NE OF METTER, Candler, Georgia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PORTAL HIGHWAY
The PORTAL HIGHWAY bridge in Candler, Georgia carries PORTAL HIGHWAY over FIFTEEN MILE CREEK O/F. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2002, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 30.5 meters (100 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,890 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 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 18.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PORTAL HIGHWAY 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1971
- Last Reconstructed
- 2002
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 30.5 m (100 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.7 m (25 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,890 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000004300310
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PORTAL HIGHWAY 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 PORTAL HIGHWAY against other structures in Candler 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 PORTAL HIGHWAY?
PORTAL HIGHWAY in Candler, Georgia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PORTAL HIGHWAY inspected?
PORTAL HIGHWAY'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 1,890 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PORTAL HIGHWAY 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 PORTAL HIGHWAY?
PORTAL HIGHWAY has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PORTAL HIGHWAY?
PORTAL HIGHWAY is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is PORTAL HIGHWAY and does age affect safety?
PORTAL HIGHWAY was built in 1971, making it 55 years old and last reconstructed in 2002.
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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