FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NORTH CHURCH LANE

Carrying NORTH CHURCH LANE over CSX RAILROAD (639138V)

4 MILES SOUTH EAST OF SMY, Cobb, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NORTH CHURCH LANE

The NORTH CHURCH LANE bridge in Cobb, Georgia carries NORTH CHURCH LANE over CSX RAILROAD (639138V). It was built in 2009, making it 17 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 16.8 meters (55 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,220 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 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. 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 19.0 metric tons.

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

How NORTH CHURCH LANE compares

▼ 15.1
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Bottom 10%
Lower load rating than 90% of Georgia bridges
452
Bridges in Cobb
NORTH CHURCH LANE 19.0 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
60.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
39.0
Serviceability /30
8.0
Essentiality /15
13.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
19.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2009
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
16.8 m (55 ft)
Deck Width
16.4 m (54 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,220 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000006752760

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NORTH CHURCH LANE 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 NORTH CHURCH LANE against other structures in Cobb 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 NORTH CHURCH LANE?

NORTH CHURCH LANE in Cobb, Georgia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NORTH CHURCH LANE inspected?

NORTH CHURCH LANE'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 6,220 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NORTH CHURCH LANE 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 NORTH CHURCH LANE?

NORTH CHURCH LANE has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NORTH CHURCH LANE?

NORTH CHURCH LANE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NORTH CHURCH LANE and does age affect safety?

NORTH CHURCH LANE was built in 2009, making it 17 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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