FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HAIR LAKE ROAD

Carrying HAIR LAKE ROAD over RACCOON CREEK TRIB

3 MI N OF BERRYTON, Chattooga, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HAIR LAKE ROAD

The HAIR LAKE ROAD bridge in Chattooga, Georgia carries HAIR LAKE ROAD over RACCOON CREEK TRIB. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 130 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 27.2 metric tons.

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

How HAIR LAKE ROAD compares

▼ 6.9
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Bottom 41%
Lower load rating than 59% of Georgia bridges
105
Bridges in Chattooga · 10 in Poor condition
HAIR LAKE ROAD 27.2 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
51.1
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
27.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1991
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
130 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000005550740

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HAIR LAKE 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 HAIR LAKE 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 HAIR LAKE ROAD?

HAIR LAKE ROAD in Chattooga, Georgia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HAIR LAKE ROAD inspected?

HAIR LAKE 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 130 vehicles per day.

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

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

HAIR LAKE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HAIR LAKE ROAD?

HAIR LAKE ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HAIR LAKE ROAD and does age affect safety?

HAIR LAKE ROAD was built in 1991, making it 35 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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