COW FORD BRIDGE RD
Carrying COW FORD BRIDGE RD over LITTLE OHOOPEE RIVER
8.3 MI NW OF SWAINSBORO, Emanuel, Georgia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: COW FORD BRIDGE RD
The COW FORD BRIDGE RD bridge in Emanuel, Georgia carries COW FORD BRIDGE RD over LITTLE OHOOPEE RIVER. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 12 sections, stretching 131.7 meters (432 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 330 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 6/9. 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 16.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How COW FORD BRIDGE 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
- 1971
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 12
- Structure Length
- 131.7 m (432 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.5 m (34 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 330 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000010700780
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) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COW FORD BRIDGE 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 COW FORD BRIDGE RD against other structures in Emanuel 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 COW FORD BRIDGE RD?
COW FORD BRIDGE RD in Emanuel, Georgia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is COW FORD BRIDGE RD inspected?
COW FORD BRIDGE 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 330 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COW FORD BRIDGE RD 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 COW FORD BRIDGE RD?
COW FORD BRIDGE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining COW FORD BRIDGE RD?
COW FORD BRIDGE RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is COW FORD BRIDGE RD and does age affect safety?
COW FORD BRIDGE RD was built in 1971, making it 55 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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