FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

JONES AVENUE

Carrying JONES AVENUE over EUHARLEE CREEK TRIB

IN SOUTH ROCKMART, Polk, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
43 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: JONES AVENUE

The JONES AVENUE bridge in Polk, Georgia carries JONES AVENUE over EUHARLEE CREEK TRIB. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 8.2 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,580 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Georgia bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal 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 42.6 metric tons.

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

How JONES AVENUE compares

▲ 8.5
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Top 14%
Higher load rating than 86% of Georgia bridges
121
Bridges in Polk · 2 in Poor condition
JONES AVENUE 42.6 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
42.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.2 m (27 ft)
Deck Width
9.2 m (30 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,580 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000023350490

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 JONES AVENUE 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 JONES AVENUE against other structures in Polk 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 JONES AVENUE?

JONES AVENUE in Polk, 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 JONES AVENUE inspected?

JONES AVENUE'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 1,580 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. JONES AVENUE 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 JONES AVENUE?

JONES AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining JONES AVENUE?

JONES AVENUE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is JONES AVENUE and does age affect safety?

JONES AVENUE was built in 1965, making it 61 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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