FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WEST HIGHTOWER TRL

Carrying WEST HIGHTOWER TRL over GIBBS CREEK

NW SOCIAL CIRCLE, Walton, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WEST HIGHTOWER TRL

The WEST HIGHTOWER TRL bridge in Walton, Georgia carries WEST HIGHTOWER TRL over GIBBS CREEK. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.0 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,470 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Georgia bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. 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 WEST HIGHTOWER TRL 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
WEST HIGHTOWER TRL 32.6 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1989
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
11.0 m (36 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,470 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000029750720

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WEST HIGHTOWER TRL 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 HIGHTOWER TRL 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 WEST HIGHTOWER TRL?

WEST HIGHTOWER TRL in Walton, Georgia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WEST HIGHTOWER TRL inspected?

WEST HIGHTOWER TRL'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 2,470 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WEST HIGHTOWER TRL is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for WEST HIGHTOWER TRL?

WEST HIGHTOWER TRL has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WEST HIGHTOWER TRL?

WEST HIGHTOWER TRL is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is WEST HIGHTOWER TRL and does age affect safety?

WEST HIGHTOWER TRL was built in 1989, making it 37 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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