US 78, SR 10, SR 1
Carrying US 78, SR 10, SR 1 over SILLS BRANCH
0.6 MI NE OF THOMSON, McDuffie, Georgia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US 78, SR 10, SR 1
The US 78, SR 10, SR 1 bridge in McDuffie, Georgia carries US 78, SR 10, SR 1 over SILLS BRANCH. It was built in 2010, making it 16 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 32.3 meters (106 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 64,100 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Georgia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US 78, SR 10, SR 1 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
- 2010
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 32.3 m (106 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.6 m (41 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 64,100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000018950230
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 78, SR 10, SR 1 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 US 78, SR 10, SR 1 against other structures in McDuffie 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 US 78, SR 10, SR 1?
US 78, SR 10, SR 1 in McDuffie, Georgia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US 78, SR 10, SR 1 inspected?
US 78, SR 10, SR 1'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 64,100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 78, SR 10, SR 1 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 US 78, SR 10, SR 1?
US 78, SR 10, SR 1 has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining US 78, SR 10, SR 1?
US 78, SR 10, SR 1 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is US 78, SR 10, SR 1 and does age affect safety?
US 78, SR 10, SR 1 was built in 2010, making it 16 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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