FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SPALDING DRIVE

Carrying SPALDING DRIVE over BALL MILL CREEK

4 MI SE OF ROSWELL, Fulton, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
76 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SPALDING DRIVE

The SPALDING DRIVE bridge in Fulton, Georgia carries SPALDING DRIVE over BALL MILL CREEK. It was built in 1929, making it 97 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 10.4 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,673 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 76.2 metric tons.

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

How SPALDING DRIVE compares

▲ 42.1
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Top 7%
Higher load rating than 93% of Georgia bridges
955
Bridges in Fulton · 6 in Poor condition
SPALDING DRIVE 76.2 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
74.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
11.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
76.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1929
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.4 m (34 ft)
Deck Width
7.7 m (25 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
8,673 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000012150300

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 SPALDING DRIVE 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 SPALDING DRIVE 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 SPALDING DRIVE?

SPALDING DRIVE 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 SPALDING DRIVE inspected?

SPALDING DRIVE'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 8,673 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SPALDING DRIVE 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 SPALDING DRIVE?

SPALDING DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 76.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SPALDING DRIVE?

SPALDING DRIVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is SPALDING DRIVE and does age affect safety?

SPALDING DRIVE was built in 1929, making it 97 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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