FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FOUNTAIN BRIDGE RD

Carrying FOUNTAIN BRIDGE RD over PACHITLA CREEK

6 MILES NORTHEAST OF CAR, Randolph, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
15 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FOUNTAIN BRIDGE RD

The FOUNTAIN BRIDGE RD bridge in Randolph, Georgia carries FOUNTAIN BRIDGE RD over PACHITLA CREEK. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 43.9 meters (144 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 410 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 15.4 metric tons.

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

How FOUNTAIN BRIDGE RD compares

▼ 18.7
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Bottom 5%
Lower load rating than 95% of Georgia bridges
50
Bridges in Randolph
FOUNTAIN BRIDGE RD 15.4 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
65.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
32.2
Serviceability /30
21.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
15.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1962
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
43.9 m (144 ft)
Deck Width
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
410 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000024300150

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • 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 FOUNTAIN BRIDGE 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 FOUNTAIN BRIDGE RD against other structures in Randolph 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 FOUNTAIN BRIDGE RD?

FOUNTAIN BRIDGE RD in Randolph, 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 FOUNTAIN BRIDGE RD inspected?

FOUNTAIN BRIDGE 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 410 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FOUNTAIN BRIDGE RD 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 FOUNTAIN BRIDGE RD?

FOUNTAIN BRIDGE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 15.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FOUNTAIN BRIDGE RD?

FOUNTAIN BRIDGE RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FOUNTAIN BRIDGE RD and does age affect safety?

FOUNTAIN BRIDGE RD was built in 1962, making it 64 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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