FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR 196

Carrying SR 196 over BRICKYARD BRANCH

4.5 MI S OF GLENNVILLE, Tattnall, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR 196

The SR 196 bridge in Tattnall, Georgia carries SR 196 over BRICKYARD BRANCH. It was built in 1956, making it 70 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,490 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Georgia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.4 metric tons.

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

How SR 196 compares

▼ 9.7
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Bottom 23%
Lower load rating than 77% of Georgia bridges
72
Bridges in Tattnall
SR 196 24.4 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
91.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
24.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1956
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,490 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000026700310

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 196 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 SR 196 against other structures in Tattnall 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 SR 196?

SR 196 in Tattnall, Georgia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR 196 inspected?

SR 196'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 4,490 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 196 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 SR 196?

SR 196 has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR 196?

SR 196 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR 196 and does age affect safety?

SR 196 was built in 1956, making it 70 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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