FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

OLD ATHENS HWY

Carrying OLD ATHENS HWY over JACKS CREEK

2 MI NE OF MONROE, Walton, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: OLD ATHENS HWY

The OLD ATHENS HWY bridge in Walton, Georgia carries OLD ATHENS HWY over JACKS CREEK. It was built in 1985, making it 41 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 18.3 meters (60 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 350 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 culvert at 6/9. 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 32.6 metric tons.

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

How OLD ATHENS HWY compares

▼ 1.5
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Top 49%
Higher load rating than 51% of Georgia bridges
115
Bridges in Walton · 2 in Poor condition
OLD ATHENS HWY 32.6 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1985
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
18.3 m (60 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
350 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000029750100

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OLD ATHENS HWY 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 OLD ATHENS HWY against other structures in Walton 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 OLD ATHENS HWY?

OLD ATHENS HWY in Walton, Georgia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is OLD ATHENS HWY inspected?

OLD ATHENS HWY'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 350 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD ATHENS HWY 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 OLD ATHENS HWY?

OLD ATHENS HWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining OLD ATHENS HWY?

OLD ATHENS HWY is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is OLD ATHENS HWY and does age affect safety?

OLD ATHENS HWY was built in 1985, making it 41 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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