FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

STARRS BRIDGE RD

Carrying STARRS BRIDGE RD over NORTH FORK BROAD RIVER

5 MI SW OF CANON, Franklin, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: STARRS BRIDGE RD

The STARRS BRIDGE RD bridge in Franklin, Georgia carries STARRS BRIDGE RD over NORTH FORK BROAD RIVER. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 55.8 meters (183 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 410 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Georgia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.9 metric tons.

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

How STARRS BRIDGE RD compares

▼ 14.2
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Bottom 12%
Lower load rating than 88% of Georgia bridges
119
Bridges in Franklin · 3 in Poor condition
STARRS BRIDGE RD 19.9 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
75.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
40.6
Serviceability /30
22.2
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
19.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1963
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
55.8 m (183 ft)
Deck Width
9.7 m (32 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
410 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000011900070

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether STARRS BRIDGE RD 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 STARRS BRIDGE RD against other structures in Franklin 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 STARRS BRIDGE RD?

STARRS BRIDGE RD in Franklin, Georgia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is STARRS BRIDGE RD inspected?

STARRS BRIDGE RD'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 410 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STARRS BRIDGE RD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for STARRS BRIDGE RD?

STARRS BRIDGE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining STARRS BRIDGE RD?

STARRS BRIDGE RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is STARRS BRIDGE RD and does age affect safety?

STARRS BRIDGE RD was built in 1963, making it 63 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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