FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SIXES ROAD

Carrying SIXES ROAD over TOONIGH CREEK

2 MI SW OF HOLLY SPRINGS, Cherokee, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SIXES ROAD

The SIXES ROAD bridge in Cherokee, Georgia carries SIXES ROAD over TOONIGH CREEK. It was built in 1998, making it 28 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2006, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 17.1 meters (56 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20,800 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked 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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.6 metric tons.

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

How SIXES ROAD compares

▼ 1.5
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Top 49%
Higher load rating than 51% of Georgia bridges
165
Bridges in Cherokee
SIXES ROAD 32.6 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
9.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1998
Last Reconstructed
2006
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
17.1 m (56 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
20,800 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000005750720

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SIXES 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 SIXES ROAD against other structures in Cherokee 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 SIXES ROAD?

SIXES ROAD in Cherokee, Georgia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SIXES ROAD inspected?

SIXES 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 20,800 vehicles per day.

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

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

SIXES ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SIXES ROAD?

SIXES ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SIXES ROAD and does age affect safety?

SIXES ROAD was built in 1998, making it 28 years old and last reconstructed in 2006.

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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