EGG-BUTTER ROAD
Carrying EGG-BUTTER ROAD over LITTLE OCHLOCKNEE RIVER
4 MI SE OF OCHLOCKNEE, Thomas, Georgia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: EGG-BUTTER ROAD
The EGG-BUTTER ROAD bridge in Thomas, Georgia carries EGG-BUTTER ROAD over LITTLE OCHLOCKNEE RIVER. It was built in 1984, making it 42 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 9 sections, stretching 109.7 meters (360 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 514 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How EGG-BUTTER ROAD compares
Live comparison across Georgia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1984
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 9
- Structure Length
- 109.7 m (360 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.2 m (27 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 514 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000027550800
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • 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 EGG-BUTTER 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 EGG-BUTTER ROAD against other structures in Thomas 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 EGG-BUTTER ROAD?
EGG-BUTTER ROAD in Thomas, Georgia has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is EGG-BUTTER ROAD inspected?
EGG-BUTTER 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 514 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EGG-BUTTER 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 EGG-BUTTER ROAD?
EGG-BUTTER ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining EGG-BUTTER ROAD?
EGG-BUTTER ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is EGG-BUTTER ROAD and does age affect safety?
EGG-BUTTER ROAD was built in 1984, making it 42 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.
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