FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FITZGERALD HIGHWAY

Carrying FITZGERALD HIGHWAY over ROSES CREEK

APP 2.5 MI W OF BROXTON, Coffee, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FITZGERALD HIGHWAY

The FITZGERALD HIGHWAY bridge in Coffee, Georgia carries FITZGERALD HIGHWAY over ROSES CREEK. It was built in 1956, making it 70 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1957, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 580 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. 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 FITZGERALD HIGHWAY compares

▼ 9.7
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Bottom 23%
Lower load rating than 77% of Georgia bridges
126
Bridges in Coffee · 1 in Poor condition
FITZGERALD HIGHWAY 24.4 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
91.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.6
Serviceability /30
29.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
1956
Last Reconstructed
1957
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
7.0 m (23 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
580 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000006900500

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FITZGERALD HIGHWAY 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 FITZGERALD HIGHWAY against other structures in Coffee 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 FITZGERALD HIGHWAY?

FITZGERALD HIGHWAY in Coffee, Georgia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FITZGERALD HIGHWAY inspected?

FITZGERALD HIGHWAY'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 580 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FITZGERALD HIGHWAY 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 FITZGERALD HIGHWAY?

FITZGERALD HIGHWAY has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FITZGERALD HIGHWAY?

FITZGERALD HIGHWAY is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FITZGERALD HIGHWAY and does age affect safety?

FITZGERALD HIGHWAY was built in 1956, making it 70 years old and last reconstructed in 1957.

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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