FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ROCK CREEK ROAD

Carrying ROCK CREEK ROAD over SPRING CREEK

6.6 MI W OF CALHOUN, Gordon, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ROCK CREEK ROAD

The ROCK CREEK ROAD bridge in Gordon, Georgia carries ROCK CREEK ROAD over SPRING CREEK. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 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 culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor 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 21.7 metric tons.

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

How ROCK CREEK ROAD compares

▼ 12.4
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Bottom 17%
Lower load rating than 83% of Georgia bridges
134
Bridges in Gordon · 2 in Poor condition
ROCK CREEK ROAD 21.7 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
59.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
18.6
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
21.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1989
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
7.0 m (23 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000012950320

How to read this record

ROCK CREEK ROAD 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 ROCK CREEK ROAD against other structures in Gordon 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 ROCK CREEK ROAD?

ROCK CREEK ROAD in Gordon, Georgia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ROCK CREEK ROAD inspected?

ROCK CREEK 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 50 vehicles per day.

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

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

ROCK CREEK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ROCK CREEK ROAD?

ROCK CREEK ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is ROCK CREEK ROAD and does age affect safety?

ROCK CREEK ROAD was built in 1989, making it 37 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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