FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CLARKE DUNCAN HWY

Carrying CLARKE DUNCAN HWY over KINCHAFOONEE CREEK

4 MI W OF BUENA VISTA, Marion, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CLARKE DUNCAN HWY

The CLARKE DUNCAN HWY bridge in Marion, Georgia carries CLARKE DUNCAN HWY over KINCHAFOONEE CREEK. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 32.9 meters (108 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,650 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 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.8 metric tons.

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

How CLARKE DUNCAN HWY compares

▼ 3.3
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Bottom 48%
Lower load rating than 52% of Georgia bridges
46
Bridges in Marion · 1 in Poor condition
CLARKE DUNCAN HWY 30.8 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
74.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.3
Serviceability /30
14.9
Essentiality /15
8.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
30.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1962
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
32.9 m (108 ft)
Deck Width
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,650 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000019700020

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 good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • 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 CLARKE DUNCAN HWY 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 CLARKE DUNCAN HWY against other structures in Marion 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 CLARKE DUNCAN HWY?

CLARKE DUNCAN HWY in Marion, Georgia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CLARKE DUNCAN HWY inspected?

CLARKE DUNCAN HWY'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 2,650 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CLARKE DUNCAN HWY 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 CLARKE DUNCAN HWY?

CLARKE DUNCAN HWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CLARKE DUNCAN HWY?

CLARKE DUNCAN HWY is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is CLARKE DUNCAN HWY and does age affect safety?

CLARKE DUNCAN HWY 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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