FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LOWER APALACHEE RD

Carrying LOWER APALACHEE RD over HARD LABOR CREEK

3.6 MI SE OF APALACHEE, Morgan, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LOWER APALACHEE RD

The LOWER APALACHEE RD bridge in Morgan, Georgia carries LOWER APALACHEE RD over HARD LABOR CREEK. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 9 sections, stretching 109.7 meters (360 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 514 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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.6 metric tons.

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

How LOWER APALACHEE RD compares

▼ 11.5
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Bottom 19%
Lower load rating than 81% of Georgia bridges
106
Bridges in Morgan
LOWER APALACHEE RD 22.6 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
86.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
22.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1978
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
9
Structure Length
109.7 m (360 ft)
Deck Width
9.7 m (32 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
514 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000021150350

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 LOWER APALACHEE 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 LOWER APALACHEE RD against other structures in Morgan 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 LOWER APALACHEE RD?

LOWER APALACHEE RD in Morgan, 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 LOWER APALACHEE RD inspected?

LOWER APALACHEE 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 514 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LOWER APALACHEE 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 LOWER APALACHEE RD?

LOWER APALACHEE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LOWER APALACHEE RD?

LOWER APALACHEE RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LOWER APALACHEE RD and does age affect safety?

LOWER APALACHEE RD was built in 1978, making it 48 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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