FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAIRVIEW CHURCH RD

Carrying FAIRVIEW CHURCH RD over COOSA CREEK

3.2 MI SW OF BLAIRSVILLE, Union, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAIRVIEW CHURCH RD

The FAIRVIEW CHURCH RD bridge in Union, Georgia carries FAIRVIEW CHURCH RD over COOSA CREEK. It was built in 1997, making it 29 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 12.2 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 180 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 5/9, 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 19.0 metric tons.

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

How FAIRVIEW CHURCH RD compares

▼ 15.1
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Bottom 10%
Lower load rating than 90% of Georgia bridges
85
Bridges in Union · 4 in Poor condition
FAIRVIEW CHURCH RD 19.0 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
70.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
39.0
Serviceability /30
19.2
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1997
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
12.2 m (40 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
180 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000029150520

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • 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 FAIRVIEW CHURCH 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 FAIRVIEW CHURCH RD 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 FAIRVIEW CHURCH RD?

FAIRVIEW CHURCH RD in Union, Georgia has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAIRVIEW CHURCH RD inspected?

FAIRVIEW CHURCH 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 180 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAIRVIEW CHURCH 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 FAIRVIEW CHURCH RD?

FAIRVIEW CHURCH RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAIRVIEW CHURCH RD?

FAIRVIEW CHURCH RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FAIRVIEW CHURCH RD and does age affect safety?

FAIRVIEW CHURCH RD was built in 1997, making it 29 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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