OLD METCALF RD
Carrying OLD METCALF RD over PINE CREEK
APP 2 MILES NORTH OF METC, Thomas, Georgia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OLD METCALF RD
The OLD METCALF RD bridge in Thomas, Georgia carries OLD METCALF RD over PINE CREEK. It was built in 1998, making it 28 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 7 sections, stretching 82.3 meters (270 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,580 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 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OLD METCALF RD 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
- 1998
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 7
- Structure Length
- 82.3 m (270 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.2 m (43 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,580 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000027551260
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • 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 OLD METCALF 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 OLD METCALF RD against other structures in Thomas and across Georgia. Georgia bridges
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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 OLD METCALF RD?
OLD METCALF RD in Thomas, Georgia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OLD METCALF RD inspected?
OLD METCALF 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 1,580 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD METCALF RD 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 OLD METCALF RD?
OLD METCALF RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OLD METCALF RD?
OLD METCALF RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is OLD METCALF RD and does age affect safety?
OLD METCALF RD was built in 1998, making it 28 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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