FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

GARDEN LAKES PWY

Carrying GARDEN LAKES PWY over BEECH CREEK

IN WEST ROME, Floyd, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: GARDEN LAKES PWY

The GARDEN LAKES PWY bridge in Floyd, Georgia carries GARDEN LAKES PWY over BEECH CREEK. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 14.3 meters (47 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,560 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Georgia bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.6 metric tons.

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

How GARDEN LAKES PWY compares

▼ 1.5
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Top 49%
Higher load rating than 51% of Georgia bridges
209
Bridges in Floyd · 7 in Poor condition
GARDEN LAKES PWY 32.6 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
63.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
0.9
Special reductions
−7.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1990
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
14.3 m (47 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,560 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000011550680

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether GARDEN LAKES PWY 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 GARDEN LAKES PWY 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 GARDEN LAKES PWY?

GARDEN LAKES PWY in Floyd, Georgia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is GARDEN LAKES PWY inspected?

GARDEN LAKES PWY'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 1,560 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GARDEN LAKES PWY 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 GARDEN LAKES PWY?

GARDEN LAKES PWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining GARDEN LAKES PWY?

GARDEN LAKES PWY is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is GARDEN LAKES PWY and does age affect safety?

GARDEN LAKES PWY 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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