FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BILLINGSLEY CK RD

Carrying BILLINGSLEY CK RD over HOLCOMB CREEK

WARWOMAN WMA, Rabun, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
14 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BILLINGSLEY CK RD

The BILLINGSLEY CK RD bridge in Rabun, Georgia carries BILLINGSLEY CK RD over HOLCOMB CREEK. It was built in 1961, making it 65 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 20.1 meters (66 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Georgia bridges. It is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 13.6 metric tons.

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

How BILLINGSLEY CK RD compares

▼ 20.5
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of Georgia bridges
119
Bridges in Rabun · 2 in Poor condition
BILLINGSLEY CK RD 13.6 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
44.2 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
18.5
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
13.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1961
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
20.1 m (66 ft)
Deck Width
3.7 m (12 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
12 vehicles/day
Structure Number
080305000003064

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BILLINGSLEY CK 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 BILLINGSLEY CK RD against other structures in Rabun 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 BILLINGSLEY CK RD?

BILLINGSLEY CK RD in Rabun, Georgia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BILLINGSLEY CK RD inspected?

BILLINGSLEY CK 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 12 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BILLINGSLEY CK RD 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 BILLINGSLEY CK RD?

BILLINGSLEY CK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 13.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BILLINGSLEY CK RD?

BILLINGSLEY CK RD is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is BILLINGSLEY CK RD and does age affect safety?

BILLINGSLEY CK RD was built in 1961, making it 65 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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