FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

N AMERICUS BPASS

Carrying N AMERICUS BPASS over NS RAILROAD

3.1 MI NE OF AMERICUS, Sumter, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
40 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: N AMERICUS BPASS

The N AMERICUS BPASS bridge in Sumter, Georgia carries N AMERICUS BPASS over NS RAILROAD. It was built in 2001, making it 25 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 52.1 meters (171 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,911 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.9 metric tons.

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

How N AMERICUS BPASS compares

▲ 5.8
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Top 17%
Higher load rating than 83% of Georgia bridges
82
Bridges in Sumter
N AMERICUS BPASS 39.9 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
39.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2001
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
52.1 m (171 ft)
Deck Width
14.5 m (48 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,911 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000026150450

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 (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether N AMERICUS BPASS 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 N AMERICUS BPASS against other structures in Sumter 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 N AMERICUS BPASS?

N AMERICUS BPASS in Sumter, Georgia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is N AMERICUS BPASS inspected?

N AMERICUS BPASS'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 4,911 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. N AMERICUS BPASS 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 N AMERICUS BPASS?

N AMERICUS BPASS has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining N AMERICUS BPASS?

N AMERICUS BPASS is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is N AMERICUS BPASS and does age affect safety?

N AMERICUS BPASS was built in 2001, making it 25 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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