LOWER KING BR. RD
Carrying LOWER KING BR. RD over SPRING CREEK
6.2 MI SE OF VARNELL, Whitfield, Georgia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LOWER KING BR. RD
The LOWER KING BR. RD bridge in Whitfield, Georgia carries LOWER KING BR. RD over SPRING CREEK. It was built in 1979, making it 47 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 29.0 meters (95 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,080 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 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 32.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LOWER KING BR. RD compares
Live comparison across Georgia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1979
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 29.0 m (95 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.4 m (31 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,080 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000031350180
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • 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 LOWER KING BR. RD 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 LOWER KING BR. RD against other structures in Whitfield 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 LOWER KING BR. RD?
LOWER KING BR. RD in Whitfield, 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 LOWER KING BR. RD inspected?
LOWER KING BR. RD'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 1,080 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LOWER KING BR. RD 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 LOWER KING BR. RD?
LOWER KING BR. RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LOWER KING BR. RD?
LOWER KING BR. RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is LOWER KING BR. RD and does age affect safety?
LOWER KING BR. RD was built in 1979, making it 47 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.
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