DIXON BR ROAD
Carrying DIXON BR ROAD over NORTH OCONEE RIVER
8.3 MI NW OF JEFFERSON, Jackson, Georgia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: DIXON BR ROAD
The DIXON BR ROAD bridge in Jackson, Georgia carries DIXON BR ROAD over NORTH OCONEE RIVER. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2013, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 30.5 meters (100 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 366 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 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, 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 22.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How DIXON 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
- 1991
- Last Reconstructed
- 2013
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 30.5 m (100 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.0 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 366 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000015750480
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether DIXON 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 DIXON BR ROAD against other structures in Jackson and across Georgia. Georgia bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for DIXON BR ROAD?
DIXON BR ROAD in Jackson, Georgia has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is DIXON BR ROAD inspected?
DIXON 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 366 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DIXON BR 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 DIXON BR ROAD?
DIXON BR ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining DIXON BR ROAD?
DIXON BR ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is DIXON BR ROAD and does age affect safety?
DIXON BR ROAD was built in 1991, making it 35 years old and last reconstructed in 2013.
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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