FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

STRAIGHT CUT ROAD

Carrying STRAIGHT CUT ROAD over CRAWFISH CREEK

8.9 MI N OF LAFAYETTE, Walker, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
5 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: STRAIGHT CUT ROAD

The STRAIGHT CUT ROAD bridge in Walker, Georgia carries STRAIGHT CUT ROAD over CRAWFISH CREEK. It was built in 1923, making it 103 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1976, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 10.4 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 920 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 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 4.5 metric tons.

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

How STRAIGHT CUT ROAD compares

▼ 29.6
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Georgia bridges
150
Bridges in Walker · 3 in Poor condition
STRAIGHT CUT ROAD 4.5 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
19.8 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
6.0
Essentiality /15
13.8
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
4.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1923
Last Reconstructed
1976
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
10.4 m (34 ft)
Deck Width
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
920 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000029550340

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

STRAIGHT CUT ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare STRAIGHT CUT ROAD 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 STRAIGHT CUT ROAD?

STRAIGHT CUT ROAD in Walker, Georgia has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is STRAIGHT CUT ROAD inspected?

STRAIGHT CUT ROAD'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 920 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STRAIGHT CUT ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for STRAIGHT CUT ROAD?

STRAIGHT CUT ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 4.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining STRAIGHT CUT ROAD?

STRAIGHT CUT ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is STRAIGHT CUT ROAD and does age affect safety?

STRAIGHT CUT ROAD was built in 1923, making it 103 years old and last reconstructed in 1976.

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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