HOWELL ROAD
Carrying HOWELL ROAD over GRAND BAY CREEK
APP 9.6 MI E OF VALDOSTA, Lowndes, Georgia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HOWELL ROAD
The HOWELL ROAD bridge in Lowndes, Georgia carries HOWELL ROAD over GRAND BAY CREEK. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 9 sections, stretching 82.3 meters (270 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 780 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. 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 18.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HOWELL 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
- 1958
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 9
- Structure Length
- 82.3 m (270 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.8 m (32 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 780 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000018500630
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HOWELL 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 HOWELL ROAD against other structures in Lowndes and across Georgia. Georgia bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for HOWELL ROAD?
HOWELL ROAD in Lowndes, Georgia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HOWELL ROAD inspected?
HOWELL 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 780 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HOWELL ROAD 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 HOWELL ROAD?
HOWELL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HOWELL ROAD?
HOWELL ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is HOWELL ROAD and does age affect safety?
HOWELL ROAD was built in 1958, making it 68 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.
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