FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CEDAR VALLEY RD

Carrying CEDAR VALLEY RD over FIGHTINGTOWN CREEK

4.6 MI W OF BLUE RIDGE, Fannin, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
40 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CEDAR VALLEY RD

The CEDAR VALLEY RD bridge in Fannin, Georgia carries CEDAR VALLEY RD over FIGHTINGTOWN CREEK. It was built in 1990, making it 36 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 130 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 39.9 metric tons.

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

How CEDAR VALLEY RD compares

▲ 5.8
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Top 17%
Higher load rating than 83% of Georgia bridges
108
Bridges in Fannin · 2 in Poor condition
CEDAR VALLEY RD 39.9 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
69.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
13.7
Special reductions
−8.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
39.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1990
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
12.2 m (40 ft)
Deck Width
4.2 m (14 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
130 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000011150290

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • 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 CEDAR VALLEY 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 CEDAR VALLEY RD against other structures in Fannin 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 CEDAR VALLEY RD?

CEDAR VALLEY RD in Fannin, 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 CEDAR VALLEY RD inspected?

CEDAR VALLEY 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 130 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CEDAR VALLEY 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 CEDAR VALLEY RD?

CEDAR VALLEY RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CEDAR VALLEY RD?

CEDAR VALLEY RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CEDAR VALLEY RD and does age affect safety?

CEDAR VALLEY RD was built in 1990, making it 36 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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