FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

THREE NOTCH ROAD

Carrying THREE NOTCH ROAD over FLAT CREEK

8.8 MI NW OF COLQUITT, Miller, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: THREE NOTCH ROAD

The THREE NOTCH ROAD bridge in Miller, Georgia carries THREE NOTCH ROAD over FLAT CREEK. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 500 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 culvert 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 24.4 metric tons.

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

How THREE NOTCH ROAD compares

▼ 9.7
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Bottom 23%
Lower load rating than 77% of Georgia bridges
45
Bridges in Miller
THREE NOTCH ROAD 24.4 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.6
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
24.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000020100170

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether THREE NOTCH 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 THREE NOTCH ROAD against other structures in Miller 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 THREE NOTCH ROAD?

THREE NOTCH ROAD in Miller, Georgia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is THREE NOTCH ROAD inspected?

THREE NOTCH 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 500 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. THREE NOTCH 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 THREE NOTCH ROAD?

THREE NOTCH ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining THREE NOTCH ROAD?

THREE NOTCH ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is THREE NOTCH ROAD and does age affect safety?

THREE NOTCH ROAD was built in 1965, making it 61 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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