FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

VOIGT BRIDGE ROAD

Carrying VOIGT BRIDGE ROAD over ALABAHA RIVER

3 MI E OF BLACKSHEAR, Pierce, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: VOIGT BRIDGE ROAD

The VOIGT BRIDGE ROAD bridge in Pierce, Georgia carries VOIGT BRIDGE ROAD over ALABAHA RIVER. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2002, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 25 sections, stretching 152.4 meters (500 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 200 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.2 metric tons.

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

How VOIGT BRIDGE ROAD compares

▼ 6.9
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Bottom 41%
Lower load rating than 59% of Georgia bridges
66
Bridges in Pierce
VOIGT BRIDGE ROAD 27.2 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
84.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
51.1
Serviceability /30
22.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
27.2 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
Last Reconstructed
2002
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
25
Structure Length
152.4 m (500 ft)
Deck Width
7.7 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000022950110

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether VOIGT BRIDGE 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 VOIGT BRIDGE ROAD against other structures in Pierce 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 VOIGT BRIDGE ROAD?

VOIGT BRIDGE ROAD in Pierce, Georgia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is VOIGT BRIDGE ROAD inspected?

VOIGT BRIDGE 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 200 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. VOIGT BRIDGE 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 VOIGT BRIDGE ROAD?

VOIGT BRIDGE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining VOIGT BRIDGE ROAD?

VOIGT BRIDGE ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is VOIGT BRIDGE ROAD and does age affect safety?

VOIGT BRIDGE ROAD was built in 1960, making it 66 years old and last reconstructed in 2002.

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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