FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PULLIAM MILL ROAD

Carrying PULLIAM MILL ROAD over SOUTH BEAVERDAM CREEK

5.3 MI SE OF BOWMAN, Elbert, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PULLIAM MILL ROAD

The PULLIAM MILL ROAD bridge in Elbert, Georgia carries PULLIAM MILL ROAD over SOUTH BEAVERDAM CREEK. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 53.0 meters (174 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 540 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 21.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How PULLIAM MILL ROAD compares

▼ 12.4
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Bottom 17%
Lower load rating than 83% of Georgia bridges
86
Bridges in Elbert · 4 in Poor condition
PULLIAM MILL ROAD 21.7 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
71.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
43.6
Serviceability /30
16.2
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
21.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1959
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
53.0 m (174 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
540 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000010550340

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 PULLIAM MILL 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 PULLIAM MILL ROAD against other structures in Elbert 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 PULLIAM MILL ROAD?

PULLIAM MILL ROAD in Elbert, 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 PULLIAM MILL ROAD inspected?

PULLIAM MILL 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 540 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PULLIAM MILL ROAD 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 PULLIAM MILL ROAD?

PULLIAM MILL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PULLIAM MILL ROAD?

PULLIAM MILL ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is PULLIAM MILL ROAD and does age affect safety?

PULLIAM MILL ROAD was built in 1959, making it 67 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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