FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WALTERS CREEK RD

Carrying WALTERS CREEK RD over LITTLE SHOAL CREEK

6.7 MI NE OF BOWERSVILLE, Hart, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
42 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WALTERS CREEK RD

The WALTERS CREEK RD bridge in Hart, Georgia carries WALTERS CREEK RD over LITTLE SHOAL CREEK. It was built in 1961, making it 65 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1989, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 21.0 meters (69 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 610 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 41.7 metric tons.

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

How WALTERS CREEK RD compares

▲ 7.6
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Top 15%
Higher load rating than 85% of Georgia bridges
74
Bridges in Hart · 2 in Poor condition
WALTERS CREEK RD 41.7 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
83.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
16.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
41.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1961
Last Reconstructed
1989
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
21.0 m (69 ft)
Deck Width
7.4 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
610 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000014750580

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.
  • 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 WALTERS CREEK RD 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 WALTERS CREEK RD against other structures in Hart 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 WALTERS CREEK RD?

WALTERS CREEK RD in Hart, 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 WALTERS CREEK RD inspected?

WALTERS CREEK RD'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 610 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WALTERS CREEK RD 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 WALTERS CREEK RD?

WALTERS CREEK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 41.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WALTERS CREEK RD?

WALTERS CREEK RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is WALTERS CREEK RD and does age affect safety?

WALTERS CREEK RD was built in 1961, making it 65 years old and last reconstructed in 1989.

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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