FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

DEAF SCHOOL DRIVE

Carrying DEAF SCHOOL DRIVE over LITTLE CEDAR CREEK

0.9 MI S OF CAVE SPRING, Floyd, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: DEAF SCHOOL DRIVE

The DEAF SCHOOL DRIVE bridge in Floyd, Georgia carries DEAF SCHOOL DRIVE over LITTLE CEDAR CREEK. It was built in 1983, making it 43 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 6 sections, stretching 67.1 meters (220 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 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.0 metric tons.

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

How DEAF SCHOOL DRIVE compares

▼ 5.1
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Bottom 45%
Lower load rating than 55% of Georgia bridges
209
Bridges in Floyd · 7 in Poor condition
DEAF SCHOOL DRIVE 29.0 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
78.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
43.0
Serviceability /30
21.8
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
29.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1983
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
6
Structure Length
67.1 m (220 ft)
Deck Width
8.1 m (27 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
130 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000011550650

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • 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 DEAF SCHOOL DRIVE 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 DEAF SCHOOL DRIVE 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 DEAF SCHOOL DRIVE?

DEAF SCHOOL DRIVE in Floyd, Georgia has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is DEAF SCHOOL DRIVE inspected?

DEAF SCHOOL DRIVE'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. DEAF SCHOOL DRIVE 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 DEAF SCHOOL DRIVE?

DEAF SCHOOL DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining DEAF SCHOOL DRIVE?

DEAF SCHOOL DRIVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is DEAF SCHOOL DRIVE and does age affect safety?

DEAF SCHOOL DRIVE was built in 1983, making it 43 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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