FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

GORE-SUBLIGNA RD

Carrying GORE-SUBLIGNA RD over LITTLE ARMUCHEE CK TRIB

3.6 MI SW OF SUBLIGNA, Chattooga, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: GORE-SUBLIGNA RD

The GORE-SUBLIGNA RD bridge in Chattooga, Georgia carries GORE-SUBLIGNA RD over LITTLE ARMUCHEE CK TRIB. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 10.1 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,560 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 culvert 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 24.4 metric tons.

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

How GORE-SUBLIGNA RD compares

▼ 9.7
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Bottom 23%
Lower load rating than 77% of Georgia bridges
105
Bridges in Chattooga · 10 in Poor condition
GORE-SUBLIGNA RD 24.4 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.6
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
24.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1969
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
10.1 m (33 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,560 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000005500300

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether GORE-SUBLIGNA RD 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 GORE-SUBLIGNA RD 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 GORE-SUBLIGNA RD?

GORE-SUBLIGNA RD in Chattooga, Georgia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is GORE-SUBLIGNA RD inspected?

GORE-SUBLIGNA RD'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 1,560 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GORE-SUBLIGNA RD 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 GORE-SUBLIGNA RD?

GORE-SUBLIGNA RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining GORE-SUBLIGNA RD?

GORE-SUBLIGNA RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is GORE-SUBLIGNA RD and does age affect safety?

GORE-SUBLIGNA RD was built in 1969, making it 57 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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