FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LOVVORN ROAD

Carrying LOVVORN ROAD over BUCK CREEK

2.7 MILES WEST OF SR 166, Carroll, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
13 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LOVVORN ROAD

The LOVVORN ROAD bridge in Carroll, Georgia carries LOVVORN ROAD over BUCK CREEK. It was built in 1979, making it 47 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 7 sections, stretching 42.7 meters (140 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,937 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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. 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 LOVVORN ROAD compares

▼ 21.4
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of Georgia bridges
172
Bridges in Carroll · 1 in Poor condition
LOVVORN ROAD 12.7 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
42.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
26.5
Serviceability /30
7.0
Essentiality /15
8.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1979
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
7
Structure Length
42.7 m (140 ft)
Deck Width
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,937 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000004500680

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • 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 LOVVORN 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 LOVVORN ROAD against other structures in Carroll 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 LOVVORN ROAD?

LOVVORN ROAD in Carroll, 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 LOVVORN ROAD inspected?

LOVVORN 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 6,937 vehicles per day.

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

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

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

Who is responsible for maintaining LOVVORN ROAD?

LOVVORN ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LOVVORN ROAD and does age affect safety?

LOVVORN ROAD was built in 1979, making it 47 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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