FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CALHOUN ROAD

Carrying CALHOUN ROAD over ZUBER CREEK

3.3 MI SW OF SHANNON, Floyd, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CALHOUN ROAD

The CALHOUN ROAD bridge in Floyd, Georgia carries CALHOUN ROAD over ZUBER CREEK. It was built in 1931, making it 95 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1936, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,180 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. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.4 metric tons.

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

How CALHOUN ROAD compares

▼ 9.7
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Bottom 23%
Lower load rating than 77% of Georgia bridges
209
Bridges in Floyd · 7 in Poor condition
CALHOUN ROAD 24.4 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
58.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
22.6
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
9.7
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1931
Last Reconstructed
1936
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,180 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000011500750

How to read this record

CALHOUN ROAD 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 CALHOUN ROAD against other structures in Floyd 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 CALHOUN ROAD?

CALHOUN ROAD in Floyd, Georgia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CALHOUN ROAD inspected?

CALHOUN 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 6,180 vehicles per day.

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

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

CALHOUN ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CALHOUN ROAD?

CALHOUN ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CALHOUN ROAD and does age affect safety?

CALHOUN ROAD was built in 1931, making it 95 years old and last reconstructed in 1936.

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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