FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WEST VILLANOW ST.

Carrying WEST VILLANOW ST. over TOWN CREEK TRIB

IN WEST LAFAYETTE, Walker, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WEST VILLANOW ST.

The WEST VILLANOW ST. bridge in Walker, Georgia carries WEST VILLANOW ST. over TOWN CREEK TRIB. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,150 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Georgia bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, 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 25.4 metric tons.

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

How WEST VILLANOW ST. compares

▼ 8.7
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Bottom 38%
Lower load rating than 62% of Georgia bridges
150
Bridges in Walker · 3 in Poor condition
WEST VILLANOW ST. 25.4 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
89.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
49.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
25.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1959
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Deck Width
13.7 m (45 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,150 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000029500440

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • 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 WEST VILLANOW ST. 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 WEST VILLANOW ST. against other structures in Walker 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 WEST VILLANOW ST.?

WEST VILLANOW ST. in Walker, Georgia has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WEST VILLANOW ST. inspected?

WEST VILLANOW ST.'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 2,150 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WEST VILLANOW ST. 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 WEST VILLANOW ST.?

WEST VILLANOW ST. has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WEST VILLANOW ST.?

WEST VILLANOW ST. is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is WEST VILLANOW ST. and does age affect safety?

WEST VILLANOW ST. was built in 1959, making it 67 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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