FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WHITE OAK GAP ROAD

Carrying WHITE OAK GAP ROAD over DUKES CREEK

RAVEN CLIFFS SEENIC AREA, White, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
42 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WHITE OAK GAP ROAD

The WHITE OAK GAP ROAD bridge in White, Georgia carries WHITE OAK GAP ROAD over DUKES CREEK. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 27 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 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 42.1 metric tons.

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

How WHITE OAK GAP ROAD compares

▲ 8.0
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Top 14%
Higher load rating than 86% of Georgia bridges
81
Bridges in White · 2 in Poor condition
WHITE OAK GAP ROAD 42.1 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
76.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−7.9

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
42.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1989
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
4.3 m (14 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
27 vehicles/day
Structure Number
080306000003067

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.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WHITE OAK GAP 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 WHITE OAK GAP ROAD against other structures in White 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 WHITE OAK GAP ROAD?

WHITE OAK GAP ROAD in White, Georgia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WHITE OAK GAP ROAD inspected?

WHITE OAK GAP 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 27 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WHITE OAK GAP ROAD 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 WHITE OAK GAP ROAD?

WHITE OAK GAP ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WHITE OAK GAP ROAD?

WHITE OAK GAP ROAD is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is WHITE OAK GAP ROAD and does age affect safety?

WHITE OAK GAP ROAD 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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