FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SWEET HOME CH RD

Carrying SWEET HOME CH RD over TURNPIKE CREEK

3 MI N OF MILAN, Dodge, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SWEET HOME CH RD

The SWEET HOME CH RD bridge in Dodge, Georgia carries SWEET HOME CH RD over TURNPIKE CREEK. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 470 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 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 SWEET HOME CH RD compares

▼ 9.7
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Bottom 23%
Lower load rating than 77% of Georgia bridges
57
Bridges in Dodge
SWEET HOME CH RD 24.4 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.6
Serviceability /30
30.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
24.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1960
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.4 m (21 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
470 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000009150020

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SWEET HOME CH 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 SWEET HOME CH RD against other structures in Dodge 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 SWEET HOME CH RD?

SWEET HOME CH RD in Dodge, Georgia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SWEET HOME CH RD inspected?

SWEET HOME CH 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 470 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SWEET HOME CH RD 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 SWEET HOME CH RD?

SWEET HOME CH RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SWEET HOME CH RD?

SWEET HOME CH RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SWEET HOME CH RD and does age affect safety?

SWEET HOME CH RD was built in 1960, making it 66 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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