FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HENDERSON ROAD

Carrying HENDERSON ROAD over ALABAHA RIVER TRIB.

4 MI W OF BLACKSHEAR, Pierce, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HENDERSON ROAD

The HENDERSON ROAD bridge in Pierce, Georgia carries HENDERSON ROAD over ALABAHA RIVER TRIB.. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2002, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 18.3 meters (60 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 40 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.8 metric tons.

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

How HENDERSON ROAD compares

▼ 13.3
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Bottom 14%
Lower load rating than 86% of Georgia bridges
66
Bridges in Pierce
HENDERSON ROAD 20.8 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
84.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
42.1
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
20.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Last Reconstructed
2002
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
18.3 m (60 ft)
Deck Width
7.7 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
40 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000022950150

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • 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 HENDERSON 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 HENDERSON 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 HENDERSON ROAD?

HENDERSON ROAD in Pierce, 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 HENDERSON ROAD inspected?

HENDERSON 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 40 vehicles per day.

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

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

HENDERSON ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HENDERSON ROAD?

HENDERSON ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HENDERSON ROAD and does age affect safety?

HENDERSON ROAD was built in 1965, making it 61 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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