FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CLAXTON DAIRY ROAD

Carrying CLAXTON DAIRY ROAD over HUNGER & HARDSHIP CREEK

N DUBLIN CITY LIMITS, Laurens, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CLAXTON DAIRY ROAD

The CLAXTON DAIRY ROAD bridge in Laurens, Georgia carries CLAXTON DAIRY ROAD over HUNGER & HARDSHIP CREEK. It was built in 1981, making it 45 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 41.5 meters (136 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,780 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Georgia bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, 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 38.1 metric tons.

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

How CLAXTON DAIRY ROAD compares

▲ 4.0
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Top 20%
Higher load rating than 80% of Georgia bridges
169
Bridges in Laurens · 6 in Poor condition
CLAXTON DAIRY ROAD 38.1 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
38.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1981
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
41.5 m (136 ft)
Deck Width
14.6 m (48 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,780 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000017500950

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CLAXTON DAIRY 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 CLAXTON DAIRY ROAD against other structures in Laurens 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 CLAXTON DAIRY ROAD?

CLAXTON DAIRY ROAD in Laurens, Georgia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CLAXTON DAIRY ROAD inspected?

CLAXTON DAIRY 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 4,780 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CLAXTON DAIRY 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 CLAXTON DAIRY ROAD?

CLAXTON DAIRY ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CLAXTON DAIRY ROAD?

CLAXTON DAIRY ROAD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is CLAXTON DAIRY ROAD and does age affect safety?

CLAXTON DAIRY ROAD was built in 1981, making it 45 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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