FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LOWER HAWTHORNE TR

Carrying LOWER HAWTHORNE TR over BRYANTS MILL CREEK

3.2 MI SOUTH EAST OF CALV, Grady, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
4 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LOWER HAWTHORNE TR

The LOWER HAWTHORNE TR bridge in Grady, Georgia carries LOWER HAWTHORNE TR over BRYANTS MILL CREEK. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 45.7 meters (150 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 190 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 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 3.6 metric tons.

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

How LOWER HAWTHORNE TR compares

▼ 30.5
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Georgia bridges
104
Bridges in Grady · 1 in Poor condition
LOWER HAWTHORNE TR 3.6 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
34.4 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
19.8
Essentiality /15
14.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
3.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
45.7 m (150 ft)
Deck Width
7.7 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
190 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000013150210

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.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LOWER HAWTHORNE TR 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 LOWER HAWTHORNE TR against other structures in Grady 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 LOWER HAWTHORNE TR?

LOWER HAWTHORNE TR in Grady, Georgia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LOWER HAWTHORNE TR inspected?

LOWER HAWTHORNE TR'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 190 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LOWER HAWTHORNE TR is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for LOWER HAWTHORNE TR?

LOWER HAWTHORNE TR has an NBI inventory load rating of 3.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LOWER HAWTHORNE TR?

LOWER HAWTHORNE TR is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LOWER HAWTHORNE TR and does age affect safety?

LOWER HAWTHORNE TR was built in 1965, making it 61 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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