FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

METROPOLITAN AVE.U

Carrying METROPOLITAN AVE.U over SOUTH RIVER

1.5 MI E OF EAST POINT, Fulton, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
45 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: METROPOLITAN AVE.U

The METROPOLITAN AVE.U bridge in Fulton, Georgia carries METROPOLITAN AVE.U over SOUTH RIVER. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 13,800 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Georgia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.3 metric tons.

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

How METROPOLITAN AVE.U compares

▲ 11.2
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Top 13%
Higher load rating than 87% of Georgia bridges
955
Bridges in Fulton · 6 in Poor condition
METROPOLITAN AVE.U 45.3 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
78.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
12.5
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
45.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1955
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
9.8 m (32 ft)
Deck Width
14.6 m (48 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
13,800 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000012100020

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether METROPOLITAN AVE.U 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 METROPOLITAN AVE.U against other structures in Fulton 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 METROPOLITAN AVE.U?

METROPOLITAN AVE.U in Fulton, Georgia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is METROPOLITAN AVE.U inspected?

METROPOLITAN AVE.U'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 13,800 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. METROPOLITAN AVE.U 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 METROPOLITAN AVE.U?

METROPOLITAN AVE.U has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining METROPOLITAN AVE.U?

METROPOLITAN AVE.U is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is METROPOLITAN AVE.U and does age affect safety?

METROPOLITAN AVE.U was built in 1955, making it 71 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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