FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TV TOWER ROAD

Carrying TV TOWER ROAD over OCHLOCKONEE CREEK

APP 2.9 MI NE OF DOERUN, Colquitt, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
14 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TV TOWER ROAD

The TV TOWER ROAD bridge in Colquitt, Georgia carries TV TOWER ROAD over OCHLOCKONEE CREEK. It was built in 1983, making it 43 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 8 sections, stretching 22.9 meters (75 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30 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 a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 13.6 metric tons.

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

How TV TOWER ROAD compares

▼ 20.5
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of Georgia bridges
194
Bridges in Colquitt · 1 in Poor condition
TV TOWER ROAD 13.6 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
65.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
28.5
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
13.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1983
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
8
Structure Length
22.9 m (75 ft)
Deck Width
6.2 m (20 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
30 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000007150960

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TV TOWER 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 TV TOWER ROAD against other structures in Colquitt 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 TV TOWER ROAD?

TV TOWER ROAD in Colquitt, Georgia has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TV TOWER ROAD inspected?

TV TOWER 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 30 vehicles per day.

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

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

TV TOWER ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 13.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TV TOWER ROAD?

TV TOWER ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is TV TOWER ROAD and does age affect safety?

TV TOWER ROAD was built in 1983, making it 43 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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