FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BEULAH CHURCH RD

Carrying BEULAH CHURCH RD over LITTLE HURRICANE CRK

10 MI NW OF BLACKSHEAR, Pierce, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BEULAH CHURCH RD

The BEULAH CHURCH RD bridge in Pierce, Georgia carries BEULAH CHURCH RD over LITTLE HURRICANE CRK. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2002, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 19 sections, stretching 115.8 meters (380 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 160 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 8/9, 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 19.9 metric tons.

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

How BEULAH CHURCH RD compares

▼ 14.2
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Bottom 12%
Lower load rating than 88% of Georgia bridges
66
Bridges in Pierce
BEULAH CHURCH RD 19.9 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
72.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
40.6
Serviceability /30
20.2
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
19.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1955
Last Reconstructed
2002
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
19
Structure Length
115.8 m (380 ft)
Deck Width
7.7 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
160 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000022950170

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • 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 BEULAH CHURCH 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 BEULAH CHURCH RD 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 BEULAH CHURCH RD?

BEULAH CHURCH RD in Pierce, Georgia has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BEULAH CHURCH RD inspected?

BEULAH CHURCH 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 160 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BEULAH CHURCH RD 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 BEULAH CHURCH RD?

BEULAH CHURCH RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BEULAH CHURCH RD?

BEULAH CHURCH RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BEULAH CHURCH RD and does age affect safety?

BEULAH CHURCH RD was built in 1955, making it 71 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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