FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US 319

Carrying US 319 over COAT CREEK

1.7 MI E OF BARTOW, Jefferson, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US 319

The US 319 bridge in Jefferson, Georgia carries US 319 over COAT CREEK. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 6 sections, stretching 12.8 meters (42 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,020 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Georgia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State 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 21.7 metric tons.

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

How US 319 compares

▼ 12.4
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Bottom 17%
Lower load rating than 83% of Georgia bridges
65
Bridges in Jefferson · 1 in Poor condition
US 319 21.7 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
43.6
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
12.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
21.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1935
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
6
Structure Length
12.8 m (42 ft)
Deck Width
10.9 m (36 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,020 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000016300240

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 319 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 US 319 against other structures in Jefferson 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 US 319?

US 319 in Jefferson, Georgia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US 319 inspected?

US 319'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 2,020 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 319 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 US 319?

US 319 has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US 319?

US 319 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US 319 and does age affect safety?

US 319 was built in 1935, making it 91 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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