N. FRANKLIN STREET
Carrying N. FRANKLIN STREET over HUNGER & HARDSHIP CREEK
IN DUBLIN, Laurens, Georgia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: N. FRANKLIN STREET
The N. FRANKLIN STREET bridge in Laurens, Georgia carries N. FRANKLIN STREET over HUNGER & HARDSHIP CREEK. It was built in 1936, making it 90 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1979, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 41.5 meters (136 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,290 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 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. 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 N. FRANKLIN STREET compares
Live comparison across Georgia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1936
- Last Reconstructed
- 1979
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 41.5 m (136 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.9 m (39 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,290 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000017550790
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
N. FRANKLIN STREET is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare N. FRANKLIN STREET 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 N. FRANKLIN STREET?
N. FRANKLIN STREET in Laurens, Georgia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is N. FRANKLIN STREET inspected?
N. FRANKLIN STREET'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 1,290 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. N. FRANKLIN STREET is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for N. FRANKLIN STREET?
N. FRANKLIN STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining N. FRANKLIN STREET?
N. FRANKLIN STREET is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is N. FRANKLIN STREET and does age affect safety?
N. FRANKLIN STREET was built in 1936, making it 90 years old and last reconstructed in 1979.
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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