CLARENCE MARTIN RD
Carrying CLARENCE MARTIN RD over SOWHATCHEE CREEK
8.5 MI OF SW OF BLAKELY, Early, Georgia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CLARENCE MARTIN RD
The CLARENCE MARTIN RD bridge in Early, Georgia carries CLARENCE MARTIN RD over SOWHATCHEE CREEK. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2009, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 6 sections, stretching 45.7 meters (150 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 300 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CLARENCE MARTIN RD 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
- 1970
- Last Reconstructed
- 2009
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 6
- Structure Length
- 45.7 m (150 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.7 m (25 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 300 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000009950080
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CLARENCE MARTIN 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 CLARENCE MARTIN RD against other structures in Early 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for CLARENCE MARTIN RD?
CLARENCE MARTIN RD in Early, 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 CLARENCE MARTIN RD inspected?
CLARENCE MARTIN 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 300 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CLARENCE MARTIN 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 CLARENCE MARTIN RD?
CLARENCE MARTIN RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CLARENCE MARTIN RD?
CLARENCE MARTIN RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is CLARENCE MARTIN RD and does age affect safety?
CLARENCE MARTIN RD was built in 1970, making it 56 years old and last reconstructed in 2009.
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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