FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SARDIS CHURCH ROAD

Carrying SARDIS CHURCH ROAD over DRY BRANCH

6 MI W OF PALMETTO, Fulton, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SARDIS CHURCH ROAD

The SARDIS CHURCH ROAD bridge in Fulton, Georgia carries SARDIS CHURCH ROAD over DRY BRANCH. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 18.3 meters (60 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 366 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.8 metric tons.

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

How SARDIS CHURCH ROAD compares

▼ 13.3
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Bottom 14%
Lower load rating than 86% of Georgia bridges
955
Bridges in Fulton · 6 in Poor condition
SARDIS CHURCH ROAD 20.8 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
42.1
Serviceability /30
23.2
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
20.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1964
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
18.3 m (60 ft)
Deck Width
8.3 m (27 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
366 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000012150430

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • 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 SARDIS CHURCH 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 SARDIS CHURCH 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 SARDIS CHURCH ROAD?

SARDIS CHURCH 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 SARDIS CHURCH ROAD inspected?

SARDIS CHURCH 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 366 vehicles per day.

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

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

SARDIS CHURCH ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SARDIS CHURCH ROAD?

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

How old is SARDIS CHURCH ROAD and does age affect safety?

SARDIS CHURCH ROAD was built in 1964, making it 62 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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