FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CROSS CREEK TRAIL

Carrying CROSS CREEK TRAIL over GAY CREEK

1.5 MI N OF INMAN, Fayette, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CROSS CREEK TRAIL

The CROSS CREEK TRAIL bridge in Fayette, Georgia carries CROSS CREEK TRAIL over GAY CREEK. It was built in 1988, making it 38 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,450 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Georgia bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.5 metric tons.

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

How CROSS CREEK TRAIL compares

▼ 0.6
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Top 29%
Higher load rating than 71% of Georgia bridges
85
Bridges in Fayette · 3 in Poor condition
CROSS CREEK TRAIL 33.5 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
53.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
33.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1988
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,450 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000011350360

How to read this record

CROSS CREEK TRAIL is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare CROSS CREEK TRAIL against other structures in Fayette 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 CROSS CREEK TRAIL?

CROSS CREEK TRAIL in Fayette, Georgia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CROSS CREEK TRAIL inspected?

CROSS CREEK TRAIL'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 1,450 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CROSS CREEK TRAIL is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CROSS CREEK TRAIL?

CROSS CREEK TRAIL has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CROSS CREEK TRAIL?

CROSS CREEK TRAIL is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CROSS CREEK TRAIL and does age affect safety?

CROSS CREEK TRAIL was built in 1988, making it 38 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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