FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

OLD FEDERAL ROAD

Carrying OLD FEDERAL ROAD over ETOWAH RIVER

8.5 MI NW OF CUMMING, Forsyth, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: OLD FEDERAL ROAD

The OLD FEDERAL ROAD bridge in Forsyth, Georgia carries OLD FEDERAL ROAD over ETOWAH RIVER. It was built in 1984, making it 42 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 2,220 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure 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 19.0 metric tons.

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

How OLD FEDERAL ROAD compares

▼ 15.1
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Bottom 10%
Lower load rating than 90% of Georgia bridges
97
Bridges in Forsyth
OLD FEDERAL ROAD 19.0 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
58.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
39.0
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
11.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
19.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1984
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
2,220 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000011750130

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OLD FEDERAL ROAD 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 OLD FEDERAL ROAD against other structures in Forsyth 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 OLD FEDERAL ROAD?

OLD FEDERAL ROAD in Forsyth, Georgia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is OLD FEDERAL ROAD inspected?

OLD FEDERAL 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 2,220 vehicles per day.

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

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

OLD FEDERAL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining OLD FEDERAL ROAD?

OLD FEDERAL ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is OLD FEDERAL ROAD and does age affect safety?

OLD FEDERAL ROAD was built in 1984, making it 42 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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