FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CS 519 GRONTO ROA

Carrying CS 519 GRONTO ROA over SUGAR CREEK

VALDOSTA - NW SECTION, Lowndes, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
40 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CS 519 GRONTO ROA

The CS 519 GRONTO ROA bridge in Lowndes, Georgia carries CS 519 GRONTO ROA over SUGAR CREEK. It was built in 1981, making it 45 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 24.4 meters (80 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 13,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-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 8/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.9 metric tons.

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

How CS 519 GRONTO ROA compares

▲ 5.8
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Top 17%
Higher load rating than 83% of Georgia bridges
131
Bridges in Lowndes · 2 in Poor condition
CS 519 GRONTO ROA 39.9 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
39.9 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
2
Structure Length
24.4 m (80 ft)
Deck Width
14.6 m (48 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
13,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000018500770

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, 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 CS 519 GRONTO ROA 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 CS 519 GRONTO ROA against other structures in Lowndes 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 CS 519 GRONTO ROA?

CS 519 GRONTO ROA in Lowndes, Georgia has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CS 519 GRONTO ROA inspected?

CS 519 GRONTO ROA'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 13,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CS 519 GRONTO ROA 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 CS 519 GRONTO ROA?

CS 519 GRONTO ROA has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CS 519 GRONTO ROA?

CS 519 GRONTO ROA is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is CS 519 GRONTO ROA and does age affect safety?

CS 519 GRONTO ROA 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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