FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

VOGEL CAMPGROUND

Carrying VOGEL CAMPGROUND over WOLF CREEK

IN VOGEL STATE PARK, Union, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
56 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: VOGEL CAMPGROUND

The VOGEL CAMPGROUND bridge in Union, Georgia carries VOGEL CAMPGROUND over WOLF CREEK. It was built in 1981, making it 45 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,300 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Georgia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 56.2 metric tons.

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

How VOGEL CAMPGROUND compares

▲ 22.1
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Top 9%
Higher load rating than 91% of Georgia bridges
85
Bridges in Union · 4 in Poor condition
VOGEL CAMPGROUND 56.2 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
76.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
56.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1981
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Owner
State Park/Forest/Reservation
Avg Daily Traffic
8,300 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000029150650

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether VOGEL CAMPGROUND 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 VOGEL CAMPGROUND 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 VOGEL CAMPGROUND?

VOGEL CAMPGROUND in Union, Georgia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is VOGEL CAMPGROUND inspected?

VOGEL CAMPGROUND'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 8,300 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. VOGEL CAMPGROUND 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 VOGEL CAMPGROUND?

VOGEL CAMPGROUND has an NBI inventory load rating of 56.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining VOGEL CAMPGROUND?

VOGEL CAMPGROUND is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.

How old is VOGEL CAMPGROUND and does age affect safety?

VOGEL CAMPGROUND was built in 1981, making it 45 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

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.