FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR 284

Carrying CR 284 over WOLF CREEK

IN VOGEL STATE PARK, Union, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
73 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR 284

The CR 284 bridge in Union, Georgia carries CR 284 over WOLF CREEK. It was built in 1929, making it 97 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1981, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 14.6 meters (48 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 730 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Georgia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.

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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 72.5 metric tons.

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

How CR 284 compares

▲ 38.4
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Top 7%
Higher load rating than 93% of Georgia bridges
85
Bridges in Union · 4 in Poor condition
CR 284 72.5 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
63.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
7.8
Special reductions
−8.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
72.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1929
Last Reconstructed
1981
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
14.6 m (48 ft)
Deck Width
6.0 m (20 ft)
Owner
State Park/Forest/Reservation
Avg Daily Traffic
730 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000029150370

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • 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 CR 284 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 CR 284 against other structures in Union 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 CR 284?

CR 284 in Union, 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 CR 284 inspected?

CR 284'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 730 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 284 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 CR 284?

CR 284 has an NBI inventory load rating of 72.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR 284?

CR 284 is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.

How old is CR 284 and does age affect safety?

CR 284 was built in 1929, making it 97 years old and last reconstructed in 1981.

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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