FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CHESHIRE BRIDGE RD

Carrying CHESHIRE BRIDGE RD over CSX RAILROAD (639814N)

IN N ATLANTA, Fulton, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CHESHIRE BRIDGE RD

The CHESHIRE BRIDGE RD bridge in Fulton, Georgia carries CHESHIRE BRIDGE RD over CSX RAILROAD (639814N). It was built in 1937, making it 89 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 61.3 meters (201 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 17,700 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Georgia bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 0/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.2 metric tons.

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

How CHESHIRE BRIDGE RD compares

▼ 6.9
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Bottom 41%
Lower load rating than 59% of Georgia bridges
955
Bridges in Fulton · 6 in Poor condition
CHESHIRE BRIDGE RD 27.2 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
5.0 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
5.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
0/9
Failed (0)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
27.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1937
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
61.3 m (201 ft)
Deck Width
15.8 m (52 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
17,700 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000012100380

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 critical condition (0/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

CHESHIRE BRIDGE RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare CHESHIRE BRIDGE RD 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 CHESHIRE BRIDGE RD?

CHESHIRE BRIDGE RD in Fulton, Georgia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 0/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CHESHIRE BRIDGE RD inspected?

CHESHIRE 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 17,700 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for CHESHIRE BRIDGE RD?

CHESHIRE BRIDGE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CHESHIRE BRIDGE RD?

CHESHIRE BRIDGE RD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

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

CHESHIRE BRIDGE RD was built in 1937, making it 89 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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