FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BARNWELL ROAD

Carrying BARNWELL ROAD over HOGAN CREEK

6.3 MI S OF ALPHARETTA, Fulton, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BARNWELL ROAD

The BARNWELL ROAD bridge in Fulton, Georgia carries BARNWELL ROAD over HOGAN CREEK. It was built in 1956, making it 70 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1970, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 11.6 meters (38 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,000 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 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.7 metric tons.

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

How BARNWELL ROAD compares

▼ 2.4
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Bottom 49%
Lower load rating than 51% of Georgia bridges
955
Bridges in Fulton · 6 in Poor condition
BARNWELL ROAD 31.7 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
74.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.8
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
11.7
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
31.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1956
Last Reconstructed
1970
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
11.6 m (38 ft)
Deck Width
7.8 m (26 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
11,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000012102900

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BARNWELL 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 BARNWELL ROAD 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 BARNWELL ROAD?

BARNWELL ROAD in Fulton, 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 BARNWELL ROAD inspected?

BARNWELL 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 11,000 vehicles per day.

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

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

BARNWELL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BARNWELL ROAD?

BARNWELL ROAD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is BARNWELL ROAD and does age affect safety?

BARNWELL ROAD was built in 1956, making it 70 years old and last reconstructed in 1970.

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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