FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MT ZION CHURCH RD

Carrying MT ZION CHURCH RD over MUCKALEE CREEK

6 MI SE OF BUENA VISTA, Marion, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MT ZION CHURCH RD

The MT ZION CHURCH RD bridge in Marion, Georgia carries MT ZION CHURCH RD over MUCKALEE CREEK. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 5 sections, stretching 24.4 meters (80 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 110 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 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.4 metric tons.

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

How MT ZION CHURCH RD compares

▼ 8.7
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Bottom 38%
Lower load rating than 62% of Georgia bridges
46
Bridges in Marion · 1 in Poor condition
MT ZION CHURCH RD 25.4 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
82.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
49.0
Serviceability /30
21.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
25.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1960
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
24.4 m (80 ft)
Deck Width
7.7 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
110 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000019750160

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.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MT ZION CHURCH RD 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 MT ZION CHURCH RD 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 MT ZION CHURCH RD?

MT ZION CHURCH RD 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 MT ZION CHURCH RD inspected?

MT ZION CHURCH RD'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 110 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MT ZION CHURCH RD 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 MT ZION CHURCH RD?

MT ZION CHURCH RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MT ZION CHURCH RD?

MT ZION CHURCH RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MT ZION CHURCH RD and does age affect safety?

MT ZION CHURCH RD was built in 1960, making it 66 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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