FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SABER HALL EXT RD

Carrying SABER HALL EXT RD over DRAINAGE CANAL

HUNTER ARMY AIRFIELD,GA, Chatham, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SABER HALL EXT RD

The SABER HALL EXT RD bridge in Chatham, Georgia carries SABER HALL EXT RD over DRAINAGE CANAL. It was built in 1999, making it 27 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.0 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Georgia bridges. It is owned and maintained by NASA.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

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

How SABER HALL EXT RD compares

▼ 1.4
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Top 29%
Higher load rating than 71% of Georgia bridges
269
Bridges in Chatham · 3 in Poor condition
SABER HALL EXT RD 32.7 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
72.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1999
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
11.0 m (36 ft)
Owner
NASA
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
DAPFORSTE008656

How to read this record

SABER HALL EXT RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare SABER HALL EXT RD against other structures in Chatham 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 SABER HALL EXT RD?

SABER HALL EXT RD in Chatham, Georgia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SABER HALL EXT RD inspected?

SABER HALL EXT 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 100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SABER HALL EXT RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SABER HALL EXT RD?

SABER HALL EXT RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SABER HALL EXT RD?

SABER HALL EXT RD is owned and maintained by NASA.

How old is SABER HALL EXT RD and does age affect safety?

SABER HALL EXT RD was built in 1999, making it 27 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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