FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HUGH O'NEAL ROAD

Carrying HUGH O'NEAL ROAD over SANDY CREEK

5 MI N OF GREENVILLE, Meriwether, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HUGH O'NEAL ROAD

The HUGH O'NEAL ROAD bridge in Meriwether, Georgia carries HUGH O'NEAL ROAD over SANDY CREEK. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 14.6 meters (48 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 90 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 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.0 metric tons.

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

How HUGH O'NEAL ROAD compares

▼ 15.1
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Bottom 10%
Lower load rating than 90% of Georgia bridges
138
Bridges in Meriwether · 20 in Poor condition
HUGH O'NEAL ROAD 19.0 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
52.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
29.0
Serviceability /30
11.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
19.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1940
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
14.6 m (48 ft)
Deck Width
4.6 m (15 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
90 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000019950080

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.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HUGH O'NEAL 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 HUGH O'NEAL ROAD against other structures in Meriwether 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 HUGH O'NEAL ROAD?

HUGH O'NEAL ROAD in Meriwether, Georgia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HUGH O'NEAL ROAD inspected?

HUGH O'NEAL 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 90 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HUGH O'NEAL 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 HUGH O'NEAL ROAD?

HUGH O'NEAL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HUGH O'NEAL ROAD?

HUGH O'NEAL ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HUGH O'NEAL ROAD and does age affect safety?

HUGH O'NEAL ROAD was built in 1940, making it 86 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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