FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

OLD RIDGEWAY ROAD

Carrying OLD RIDGEWAY ROAD over BEACH CREEK

4 MI E OF TALLAPOOSA, Haralson, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: OLD RIDGEWAY ROAD

The OLD RIDGEWAY ROAD bridge in Haralson, Georgia carries OLD RIDGEWAY ROAD over BEACH CREEK. It was built in 1987, making it 39 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 18.6 meters (61 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 340 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 6/9. 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 22.6 metric tons.

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

How OLD RIDGEWAY ROAD compares

▼ 11.5
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Bottom 19%
Lower load rating than 81% of Georgia bridges
98
Bridges in Haralson · 2 in Poor condition
OLD RIDGEWAY ROAD 22.6 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
72.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
15.5
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
22.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1987
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
18.6 m (61 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
340 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000014350050

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • 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) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OLD RIDGEWAY 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 OLD RIDGEWAY ROAD against other structures in Haralson 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 OLD RIDGEWAY ROAD?

OLD RIDGEWAY ROAD in Haralson, Georgia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is OLD RIDGEWAY ROAD inspected?

OLD RIDGEWAY 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 340 vehicles per day.

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

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

OLD RIDGEWAY ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining OLD RIDGEWAY ROAD?

OLD RIDGEWAY ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is OLD RIDGEWAY ROAD and does age affect safety?

OLD RIDGEWAY ROAD was built in 1987, making it 39 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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