KEMP ROAD
Carrying KEMP ROAD over DOUBLE BRANCH
5.75 MI E OF ATTAPULGUS, Decatur, Georgia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: KEMP ROAD
The KEMP ROAD bridge in Decatur, Georgia carries KEMP ROAD over DOUBLE BRANCH. It was built in 1993, making it 33 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 5 sections, stretching 15.2 meters (50 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 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 0/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How KEMP ROAD 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1993
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 15.2 m (50 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 20 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000008750230
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
KEMP ROAD 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 KEMP ROAD against other structures in Decatur 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 KEMP ROAD?
KEMP ROAD in Decatur, Georgia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is KEMP ROAD inspected?
KEMP 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 20 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. KEMP ROAD 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 KEMP ROAD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for KEMP ROAD.
Who is responsible for maintaining KEMP ROAD?
KEMP ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is KEMP ROAD and does age affect safety?
KEMP ROAD was built in 1993, making it 33 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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