CHESTER-EASTMAN HY
Carrying CHESTER-EASTMAN HY over GUM SWAMP CREEK
7.6 MI N OF EASTMAN, Dodge, Georgia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CHESTER-EASTMAN HY
The CHESTER-EASTMAN HY bridge in Dodge, Georgia carries CHESTER-EASTMAN HY over GUM SWAMP CREEK. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2001, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 11 sections, stretching 67.1 meters (220 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 480 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 7/9. 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 24.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CHESTER-EASTMAN HY 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1973
- Last Reconstructed
- 2001
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 11
- Structure Length
- 67.1 m (220 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.7 m (25 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 480 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000009100350
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CHESTER-EASTMAN HY 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 CHESTER-EASTMAN HY against other structures in Dodge and across Georgia. Georgia bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for CHESTER-EASTMAN HY?
CHESTER-EASTMAN HY in Dodge, Georgia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CHESTER-EASTMAN HY inspected?
CHESTER-EASTMAN HY'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 480 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CHESTER-EASTMAN HY 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 CHESTER-EASTMAN HY?
CHESTER-EASTMAN HY has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CHESTER-EASTMAN HY?
CHESTER-EASTMAN HY is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is CHESTER-EASTMAN HY and does age affect safety?
CHESTER-EASTMAN HY was built in 1973, making it 53 years old and last reconstructed in 2001.
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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