HARTWELL RAILROAD
Carrying HARTWELL RAILROAD over I-85
1 MI NW OF LAVONIA, Franklin, Georgia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HARTWELL RAILROAD
The HARTWELL RAILROAD bridge in Franklin, Georgia carries HARTWELL RAILROAD over I-85. It does not have a recorded construction year in the NBI. Daily traffic averages 37,740 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Georgia bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HARTWELL RAILROAD compares
Live comparison across Georgia.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 37,740 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000011900500
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HARTWELL RAILROAD 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 HARTWELL RAILROAD 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 HARTWELL RAILROAD?
HARTWELL RAILROAD in Franklin, Georgia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HARTWELL RAILROAD inspected?
HARTWELL RAILROAD'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 37,740 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HARTWELL RAILROAD is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for HARTWELL RAILROAD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for HARTWELL RAILROAD.
Who is responsible for maintaining HARTWELL RAILROAD?
Ownership is not specified for HARTWELL RAILROAD in the NBI.
How old is HARTWELL RAILROAD and does age affect safety?
The construction year for HARTWELL RAILROAD is not recorded in the NBI.
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.
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