SUMMERVILLE ROAD
Carrying SUMMERVILLE ROAD over TURKEY CREEK
4.5 MI W OF UNADILLA, Dooly, Georgia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SUMMERVILLE ROAD
The SUMMERVILLE ROAD bridge in Dooly, Georgia carries SUMMERVILLE ROAD over TURKEY CREEK. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 12.2 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 121 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 6/9, substructure at 7/9. 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 7.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SUMMERVILLE ROAD compares
Live comparison across Georgia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1950
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 12.2 m (40 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.5 m (21 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 121 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000009350010
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SUMMERVILLE 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 SUMMERVILLE ROAD against other structures in Dooly 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 SUMMERVILLE ROAD?
SUMMERVILLE ROAD in Dooly, Georgia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SUMMERVILLE ROAD inspected?
SUMMERVILLE 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 121 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SUMMERVILLE 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 SUMMERVILLE ROAD?
SUMMERVILLE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 7.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SUMMERVILLE ROAD?
SUMMERVILLE ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is SUMMERVILLE ROAD and does age affect safety?
SUMMERVILLE ROAD was built in 1950, making it 76 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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