FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CHARLIE MTN ROAD

Carrying CHARLIE MTN ROAD over TIMPSON CREEK

6.8 MI W OF CLAYTON, Rabun, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CHARLIE MTN ROAD

The CHARLIE MTN ROAD bridge in Rabun, Georgia carries CHARLIE MTN ROAD over TIMPSON CREEK. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1980, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,330 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 culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.6 metric tons.

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

How CHARLIE MTN ROAD compares

▼ 1.5
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Top 49%
Higher load rating than 51% of Georgia bridges
119
Bridges in Rabun · 2 in Poor condition
CHARLIE MTN ROAD 32.6 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.8
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1973
Last Reconstructed
1980
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,330 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000024150200

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CHARLIE MTN 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 CHARLIE MTN ROAD against other structures in Rabun 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 CHARLIE MTN ROAD?

CHARLIE MTN ROAD in Rabun, Georgia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CHARLIE MTN ROAD inspected?

CHARLIE MTN 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 1,330 vehicles per day.

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

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

CHARLIE MTN ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CHARLIE MTN ROAD?

CHARLIE MTN ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CHARLIE MTN ROAD and does age affect safety?

CHARLIE MTN ROAD was built in 1973, making it 53 years old and last reconstructed in 1980.

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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