FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HIDDEN VALLEY TRAI

Carrying HIDDEN VALLEY TRAI over LITTLE MOUNTAINTOWN CRK

7.1 MI. WEST OF ELLIJAY, Gilmer, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HIDDEN VALLEY TRAI

The HIDDEN VALLEY TRAI bridge in Gilmer, Georgia carries HIDDEN VALLEY TRAI over LITTLE MOUNTAINTOWN CRK. It was built in 2015, making it 11 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 17.7 meters (58 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 County 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 30.8 metric tons.

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

How HIDDEN VALLEY TRAI compares

▼ 3.3
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Bottom 48%
Lower load rating than 52% of Georgia bridges
102
Bridges in Gilmer · 8 in Poor condition
HIDDEN VALLEY TRAI 30.8 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
71.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.3
Serviceability /30
12.3
Essentiality /15
11.5
Special reductions
−7.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2015
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
17.7 m (58 ft)
Deck Width
4.6 m (15 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
366 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000012350720

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.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HIDDEN VALLEY TRAI 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 HIDDEN VALLEY TRAI against other structures in Gilmer 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 HIDDEN VALLEY TRAI?

HIDDEN VALLEY TRAI in Gilmer, 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 HIDDEN VALLEY TRAI inspected?

HIDDEN VALLEY TRAI'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. HIDDEN VALLEY TRAI 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 HIDDEN VALLEY TRAI?

HIDDEN VALLEY TRAI has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HIDDEN VALLEY TRAI?

HIDDEN VALLEY TRAI is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HIDDEN VALLEY TRAI and does age affect safety?

HIDDEN VALLEY TRAI was built in 2015, making it 11 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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