FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MASSEE POST RD

Carrying MASSEE POST RD over NEW RIVER

APP 7MI NE OF ADEL, Cook, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
48 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MASSEE POST RD

The MASSEE POST RD bridge in Cook, Georgia carries MASSEE POST RD over NEW RIVER. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 19 sections, stretching 117.7 meters (386 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 280 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 48.0 metric tons.

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

How MASSEE POST RD compares

▲ 13.9
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Top 11%
Higher load rating than 89% of Georgia bridges
65
Bridges in Cook
MASSEE POST RD 48.0 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
86.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
48.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1978
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
19
Structure Length
117.7 m (386 ft)
Deck Width
9.7 m (32 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
280 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000007550470

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MASSEE POST RD 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 MASSEE POST RD against other structures in Cook 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 MASSEE POST RD?

MASSEE POST RD in Cook, Georgia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MASSEE POST RD inspected?

MASSEE POST RD'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 280 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MASSEE POST RD 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 MASSEE POST RD?

MASSEE POST RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 48.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MASSEE POST RD?

MASSEE POST RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MASSEE POST RD and does age affect safety?

MASSEE POST RD was built in 1978, making it 48 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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