FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

J.A.LEAPHART SR BR

Carrying J.A.LEAPHART SR BR over ALTAMAHA RIVER

4 MI N OF JESUP, Wayne, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: J.A.LEAPHART SR BR

The J.A.LEAPHART SR BR bridge in Wayne, Georgia carries J.A.LEAPHART SR BR over ALTAMAHA RIVER. It was built in 1994, making it 32 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 579.4 meters (1901 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 13,500 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Georgia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.8 metric tons.

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

How J.A.LEAPHART SR BR compares

▼ 13.3
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Bottom 14%
Lower load rating than 86% of Georgia bridges
85
Bridges in Wayne · 1 in Poor condition
J.A.LEAPHART SR BR 20.8 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
82.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
42.1
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
11.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
20.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1994
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
579.4 m (1901 ft)
Deck Width
12.6 m (41 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
13,500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000030500450

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • 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 J.A.LEAPHART SR BR 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 J.A.LEAPHART SR BR against other structures in Wayne 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 J.A.LEAPHART SR BR?

J.A.LEAPHART SR BR in Wayne, Georgia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is J.A.LEAPHART SR BR inspected?

J.A.LEAPHART SR BR'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 13,500 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. J.A.LEAPHART SR BR 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 J.A.LEAPHART SR BR?

J.A.LEAPHART SR BR has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining J.A.LEAPHART SR BR?

J.A.LEAPHART SR BR is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is J.A.LEAPHART SR BR and does age affect safety?

J.A.LEAPHART SR BR was built in 1994, making it 32 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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