FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

OAK HILL ROAD

Carrying OAK HILL ROAD over MOSTELLER CREEK

0.5 MI W OF LYERLY, Chattooga, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
11 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: OAK HILL ROAD

The OAK HILL ROAD bridge in Chattooga, Georgia carries OAK HILL ROAD over MOSTELLER CREEK. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1980, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 14.6 meters (48 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 990 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 a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 3/9. 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 10.8 metric tons.

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

How OAK HILL ROAD compares

▼ 23.3
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of Georgia bridges
105
Bridges in Chattooga · 10 in Poor condition
OAK HILL ROAD 10.8 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
27.3 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
15.1
Essentiality /15
12.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
10.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1930
Last Reconstructed
1980
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
14.6 m (48 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
990 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000005500250

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

OAK HILL 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 OAK HILL ROAD against other structures in Chattooga 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 OAK HILL ROAD?

OAK HILL ROAD in Chattooga, Georgia has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is OAK HILL ROAD inspected?

OAK HILL 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 990 vehicles per day.

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

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

OAK HILL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 10.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining OAK HILL ROAD?

OAK HILL ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is OAK HILL ROAD and does age affect safety?

OAK HILL ROAD was built in 1930, making it 96 years old and last reconstructed in 1980.

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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