FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BOLD SPRING ROAD

Carrying BOLD SPRING ROAD over W BRANCH BARNETTS CREEK

APP 7.5 MI NE OF CAIRO, Grady, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
17 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BOLD SPRING ROAD

The BOLD SPRING ROAD bridge in Grady, Georgia carries BOLD SPRING ROAD over W BRANCH BARNETTS CREEK. It was built in 1958, making it 68 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 520 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 17.2 metric tons.

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

How BOLD SPRING ROAD compares

▼ 16.9
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Bottom 7%
Lower load rating than 93% of Georgia bridges
104
Bridges in Grady · 1 in Poor condition
BOLD SPRING ROAD 17.2 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
62.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
35.7
Serviceability /30
15.2
Essentiality /15
14.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
17.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1958
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
45.7 m (150 ft)
Deck Width
8.6 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
520 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000013150820

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

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

BOLD SPRING ROAD in Grady, 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 BOLD SPRING ROAD inspected?

BOLD SPRING 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 520 vehicles per day.

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

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

BOLD SPRING ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BOLD SPRING ROAD?

BOLD SPRING ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BOLD SPRING ROAD and does age affect safety?

BOLD SPRING ROAD was built in 1958, making it 68 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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