FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

DOBSON ROAD

Carrying DOBSON ROAD over SNAKE CREEK

1.7 MI S OF SUGAR VALLEY, Gordon, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
100 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: DOBSON ROAD

The DOBSON ROAD bridge in Gordon, Georgia carries DOBSON ROAD over SNAKE CREEK. It was built in 2021, making it 5 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.0 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 350 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 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 99.9 metric tons.

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

How DOBSON ROAD compares

▲ 65.8
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Top 6%
Higher load rating than 94% of Georgia bridges
134
Bridges in Gordon · 2 in Poor condition
DOBSON ROAD 99.9 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
99.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2021
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
11.0 m (36 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
350 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000012951150

How to read this record

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

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

How often is DOBSON ROAD inspected?

DOBSON 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 350 vehicles per day.

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

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

DOBSON ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining DOBSON ROAD?

DOBSON ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is DOBSON ROAD and does age affect safety?

DOBSON ROAD was built in 2021, making it 5 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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