CR 321
Carrying CR 321 over BIG TOWALIGA CREEK
0.5 MI N OF BARNESVILLE, Lamar, Georgia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CR 321
The CR 321 bridge in Lamar, Georgia carries CR 321 over BIG TOWALIGA CREEK. It was built in 1922, making it 104 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1932, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 20.1 meters (66 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,390 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. 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 CR 321 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
- 1922
- Last Reconstructed
- 1932
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 20.1 m (66 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.3 m (31 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,390 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000017100110
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR 321 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 CR 321 against other structures in Lamar 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 CR 321?
CR 321 in Lamar, Georgia has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CR 321 inspected?
CR 321'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 1,390 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 321 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 CR 321?
CR 321 has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CR 321?
CR 321 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is CR 321 and does age affect safety?
CR 321 was built in 1922, making it 104 years old and last reconstructed in 1932.
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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