FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR 128

Carrying SR 128 over WHITEWATER CREEK

4 MI N OF OGLETHORPE, Macon, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR 128

The SR 128 bridge in Macon, Georgia carries SR 128 over WHITEWATER CREEK. It was built in 2019, making it 7 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 6 sections, stretching 192.9 meters (633 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,380 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.3 metric tons.

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

How SR 128 compares

▲ 1.2
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Top 26%
Higher load rating than 74% of Georgia bridges
78
Bridges in Macon
SR 128 35.3 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.0
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
35.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2019
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
6
Structure Length
192.9 m (633 ft)
Deck Width
13.1 m (43 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,380 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000019350640

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 128 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 SR 128 against other structures in Macon 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 SR 128?

SR 128 in Macon, 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 SR 128 inspected?

SR 128'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 1,380 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 128 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 SR 128?

SR 128 has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR 128?

SR 128 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR 128 and does age affect safety?

SR 128 was built in 2019, making it 7 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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