FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

EDGE CHESTER AVE.

Carrying EDGE CHESTER AVE. over MILLS BRANCH

EAST COLUMBUS, Muscogee, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: EDGE CHESTER AVE.

The EDGE CHESTER AVE. bridge in Muscogee, Georgia carries EDGE CHESTER AVE. over MILLS BRANCH. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,840 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Georgia bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 36.2 metric tons.

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

How EDGE CHESTER AVE. compares

▲ 2.1
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Top 24%
Higher load rating than 76% of Georgia bridges
220
Bridges in Muscogee
EDGE CHESTER AVE. 36.2 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
91.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
24.6
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
36.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1960
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
12.3 m (40 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,840 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000021550200

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • 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 EDGE CHESTER AVE. 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 EDGE CHESTER AVE. against other structures in Muscogee 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 EDGE CHESTER AVE.?

EDGE CHESTER AVE. in Muscogee, Georgia has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is EDGE CHESTER AVE. inspected?

EDGE CHESTER AVE.'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 1,840 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EDGE CHESTER AVE. 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 EDGE CHESTER AVE.?

EDGE CHESTER AVE. has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining EDGE CHESTER AVE.?

EDGE CHESTER AVE. is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is EDGE CHESTER AVE. and does age affect safety?

EDGE CHESTER AVE. 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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