BEAR BRANCH ROAD
Carrying BEAR BRANCH ROAD over MOSSY CREEK TRIB
4 MI NE OF PERRY, Houston, Georgia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BEAR BRANCH ROAD
The BEAR BRANCH ROAD bridge in Houston, Georgia carries BEAR BRANCH ROAD over MOSSY CREEK TRIB. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,830 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BEAR BRANCH ROAD compares
Live comparison across Georgia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1970
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 7.3 m (24 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,830 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000015350140
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BEAR BRANCH 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 BEAR BRANCH ROAD against other structures in Houston 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 BEAR BRANCH ROAD?
BEAR BRANCH ROAD in Houston, Georgia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BEAR BRANCH ROAD inspected?
BEAR BRANCH 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 1,830 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BEAR BRANCH 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 BEAR BRANCH ROAD?
BEAR BRANCH ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BEAR BRANCH ROAD?
BEAR BRANCH ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is BEAR BRANCH ROAD and does age affect safety?
BEAR BRANCH ROAD was built in 1970, making it 56 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.
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