NEW KINGS BR ROAD
Carrying NEW KINGS BR ROAD over NORTH OCONEE RIVER
7.3 MI SE OF JEFFERSON, Jackson, Georgia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NEW KINGS BR ROAD
The NEW KINGS BR ROAD bridge in Jackson, Georgia carries NEW KINGS BR ROAD over NORTH OCONEE RIVER. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 56.1 meters (184 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,322 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 a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, 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 21.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NEW KINGS BR ROAD compares
Live comparison across Georgia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1963
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 56.1 m (184 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.1 m (30 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,322 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000015700530
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NEW KINGS BR 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 NEW KINGS BR ROAD against other structures in Jackson 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 NEW KINGS BR ROAD?
NEW KINGS BR ROAD in Jackson, Georgia has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NEW KINGS BR ROAD inspected?
NEW KINGS BR 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 2,322 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NEW KINGS BR 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 NEW KINGS BR ROAD?
NEW KINGS BR ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NEW KINGS BR ROAD?
NEW KINGS BR ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is NEW KINGS BR ROAD and does age affect safety?
NEW KINGS BR ROAD was built in 1963, making it 63 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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