REX CIRCLE
Carrying REX CIRCLE over BIG COTTON INDIAN CREEK
1.6 MI E JCT SR 42 IN REX, Clayton, Georgia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: REX CIRCLE
The REX CIRCLE bridge in Clayton, Georgia carries REX CIRCLE over BIG COTTON INDIAN CREEK. It was built in 1932, making it 94 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 29.0 meters (95 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,004 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 5/9, superstructure at 1/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How REX CIRCLE compares
Live comparison across Georgia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1932
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 29.0 m (95 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.6 m (22 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,004 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000006300860
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 1/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
REX CIRCLE 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 REX CIRCLE against other structures in Clayton 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 REX CIRCLE?
REX CIRCLE in Clayton, Georgia has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 1/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is REX CIRCLE inspected?
REX CIRCLE'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 2,004 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. REX CIRCLE 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 REX CIRCLE?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for REX CIRCLE.
Who is responsible for maintaining REX CIRCLE?
REX CIRCLE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is REX CIRCLE and does age affect safety?
REX CIRCLE was built in 1932, making it 94 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.
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