FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HANDCOCK ROAD

Carrying HANDCOCK ROAD over L. OCHLOCKONEE RIVER O/F

7 MI SE OF BRIDGEBORO, Worth, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HANDCOCK ROAD

The HANDCOCK ROAD bridge in Worth, Georgia carries HANDCOCK ROAD over L. OCHLOCKONEE RIVER O/F. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 18.3 meters (60 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 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 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 31.7 metric tons.

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

How HANDCOCK ROAD compares

▼ 2.4
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Bottom 49%
Lower load rating than 51% of Georgia bridges
125
Bridges in Worth
HANDCOCK ROAD 31.7 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.8
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
31.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1995
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
18.3 m (60 ft)
Deck Width
8.2 m (27 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000032151020

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HANDCOCK ROAD 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 HANDCOCK ROAD against other structures in Worth 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 HANDCOCK ROAD?

HANDCOCK ROAD in Worth, 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 HANDCOCK ROAD inspected?

HANDCOCK 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 50 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HANDCOCK ROAD 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 HANDCOCK ROAD?

HANDCOCK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HANDCOCK ROAD?

HANDCOCK ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HANDCOCK ROAD and does age affect safety?

HANDCOCK ROAD was built in 1995, making it 31 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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