FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

REED-BRAWNER ROAD

Carrying REED-BRAWNER ROAD over MILL SHOAL CREEK

11 MI N OF COMER, Madison, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: REED-BRAWNER ROAD

The REED-BRAWNER ROAD bridge in Madison, Georgia carries REED-BRAWNER ROAD over MILL SHOAL CREEK. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 15.2 meters (50 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 366 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 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor 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 REED-BRAWNER ROAD compares

▲ 1.2
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Top 26%
Higher load rating than 74% of Georgia bridges
71
Bridges in Madison · 1 in Poor condition
REED-BRAWNER ROAD 35.3 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
83.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
16.3
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
35.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1962
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
15.2 m (50 ft)
Deck Width
7.7 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
366 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000019550020

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) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether REED-BRAWNER 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 REED-BRAWNER ROAD against other structures in Madison 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 REED-BRAWNER ROAD?

REED-BRAWNER ROAD in Madison, Georgia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is REED-BRAWNER ROAD inspected?

REED-BRAWNER 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 366 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. REED-BRAWNER 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 REED-BRAWNER ROAD?

REED-BRAWNER ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining REED-BRAWNER ROAD?

REED-BRAWNER ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is REED-BRAWNER ROAD and does age affect safety?

REED-BRAWNER ROAD was built in 1962, making it 64 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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