FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

GORMAN ROAD

Carrying GORMAN ROAD over CSX RAILROAD

N CITY LMT OF TALBOTTON, Talbot, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: GORMAN ROAD

The GORMAN ROAD bridge in Talbot, Georgia carries GORMAN ROAD over CSX RAILROAD. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 5 sections, stretching 29.0 meters (95 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 300 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Georgia bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure at 2/9, substructure at 2/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules.

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

How GORMAN ROAD compares

72
Bridges in Talbot · 5 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
7.4 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
2.0
Essentiality /15
5.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
2/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
2/9
Poor (1–4)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1940
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
29.0 m (95 ft)
Deck Width
5.7 m (19 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
300 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000026350140

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates critical at 2/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
  • At 2/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.

How to read this record

GORMAN ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare GORMAN ROAD against other structures in Talbot 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 GORMAN ROAD?

GORMAN ROAD in Talbot, Georgia has a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure rating of 2/9, and substructure rating of 2/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is GORMAN ROAD inspected?

GORMAN 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 300 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GORMAN ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for GORMAN ROAD?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for GORMAN ROAD.

Who is responsible for maintaining GORMAN ROAD?

GORMAN ROAD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is GORMAN ROAD and does age affect safety?

GORMAN ROAD was built in 1940, making it 86 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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