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Georgia bridge safety

Condition ratings, load ratings, and structural-deficiency data for every public highway bridge in Georgia — drawn straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory.

15,216
Public bridges
63.0%
Good condition
1.5%
Poor condition
1.5%
Structurally deficient

Total Bridges

15,216

Public highway bridges in Georgia

Good Condition

63.0%

9,580 bridges rated 7-9

13.0pp vs 50% benchmark

Poor Condition

1.5%

226 bridges rated 0-4

Structurally Deficient

1.5%

226 bridges flagged for repair priority

-5.5pp vs national avg 7.0%

Georgia vs national bridge condition

Georgia — Good condition share 63.0%
National avg

Share of bridges rated 7-9 on the FHWA 0-9 scale (deck, superstructure, substructure all good).

Georgia — Structurally deficient share 5.0%
National avg

Lower is better. Bar maxes at 30% (worst-state ceiling). National average sits at 7.0%.

Condition Distribution

Bridge inventory deck-condition mix — Georgia (FHWA NBI)

Georgia62.96004206098843%20.43901156677182%GoodFairPoorStructurally Deficient
Bridge inventory deck-condition mix — Georgia (FHWA NBI)

Counties (159)

Appling 6 Atkinson 14 Bacon 23 Baker 4 Baldwin 44 Banks 73 Barrow 67 Bartow 213 Ben Hill 38 Berrien 73 Bibb 246 Bleckley 29 Brantley 54 Brooks 104 Bryan 78 Bulloch 139 Burke 25 Butts 47 Calhoun 43 Camden 95 Candler 61 Carroll 172 Catoosa 88 Charlton 71 Chatham 269 Chattahoochee 63 Chattooga 105 Cherokee 165 Clarke 111 Clay 21 Clayton 185 Clinch 74 Cobb 452 Coffee 126 Colquitt 194 Columbia 67 Cook 65 Coweta 166 Crawford 48 Crisp 101 Dade 75 Dawson 45 DeKalb 448 Decatur 75 Dodge 57 Dooly 74 Dougherty 103 Douglas 93 Early 85 Echols 41 Effingham 74 Elbert 86 Emanuel 121 Evans 48 Fannin 108 Fayette 85 Floyd 209 Forsyth 97 Franklin 119 Fulton 955 Gilmer 102 Glascock 22 Glynn 84 Gordon 134 Grady 104 Greene 68 Gwinnett 322 Habersham 110 Hall 157 Hancock 63 Haralson 98 Harris 100 Hart 74 Heard 60 Henry 142 Houston 113 Irwin 69 Jackson 124 Jasper 71 Jeff Davis 58 Jefferson 65 Jenkins 60 Johnson 49 Jones 54 Lamar 64 Lanier 28 Laurens 169 Lee 33 Liberty 95 Lincoln 32 Long 47 Lowndes 131 Lumpkin 53 Macon 78 Madison 71 Marion 46 McDuffie 52 McIntosh 57 Meriwether 138 Miller 45 Mitchell 111 Monroe 91 Montgomery 42 Morgan 106 Murray 84 Muscogee 220 Newton 101 Oconee 60 Oglethorpe 50 Paulding 90 Peach 39 Pickens 62 Pierce 66 Pike 41 Polk 121 Pulaski 45 Putnam 60 Quitman 20 Rabun 119 Randolph 50 Richmond 187 Rockdale 44 Schley 25 Screven 77 Seminole 35 Spalding 89 Stephens 70 Stewart 53 Sumter 82 Talbot 72 Taliaferro 41 Tattnall 72 Taylor 71 Telfair 71 Terrell 52 Thomas 185 Tift 112 Toombs 76 Towns 46 Treutlen 71 Troup 173 Turner 70 Twiggs 45 Union 85 Upson 62 Walker 150 Walton 115 Ware 110 Warren 55 Washington 76 Wayne 85 Webster 26 Wheeler 53 White 81 Whitfield 131 Wilcox 68 Wilkes 66 Wilkinson 72 Worth 125

Georgia vs nearby ranks

Adjacent states on the structurally deficient leaderboard (lower share = better)

States are ranked by share of bridges flagged structurally deficient — the FHWA classification for any span where deck, superstructure, or substructure carries a condition rating of 4 or below. Lower percentages indicate stronger maintenance funding and inspection follow-through. States here sit immediately above and below Georgia on the same metric.

04

Arizona

1.44% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$5,640
Selected

13

Georgia

1.49% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$15,216

49

Utah

2.43% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$3,126

50

Vermont

2.62% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$2,936

Bridges Needing Most Attention in Georgia

Six lowest-condition bridges in Georgia, ranked by composite NBI rating. Each is inspected at least every 24 months.

All Bridges in Georgia

CR 148 RADIO STATI

Good

Over: LITTLE HURRICANE CREEK

3 MI SE OF BACON CO LINE, Pierce, GA

Built 2016 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 760

SR 109

Good

Over: POWDER CREEK

4 MI S OF ZEBULON, Pike, GA

Built 1953 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 3,620

US 27 BUS-SR 1

Good

Over: CEDAR CREEK TRIB

0.1 MI S SR 100 IN C-TOWN, Polk, GA

Built 1949 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 8,930

HUTCHINGS MOUNTAIN

Good

Over: THOMPSON CR-SILVER COMET

IN SOUTH ROCKMART, Polk, GA

Built 1965 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 366

MEADOW LAKES BLVD.

Good

Over: LAKE CREEK

3.5 MI. N. OF CEDARTOWN, Polk, GA

Built 1987 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 1,358

UPPER RIVER ROAD

Good

Over: DOUBLE BRANCH

1.6 MI NE OF HAWKINSVILLE, Pulaski, GA

Built 1976 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 730

PEA RIDGE ROAD

Good

Over: ROOTY CREEK

7.5 MI SE OF EATONTON, Putnam, GA

Built 1980 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 4,780

NEVILLE ROAD

Good

Over: BETTY CREEK

1.1 MI W OF DILLARD, Rabun, GA

Built 1987 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 103

GOSHEN ROAD

Good

Over: SPIRIT CREEK

6.8 MI NE OF HEPHZIBAH, Richmond, GA

Built 1980 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 1,820

BOY SCOUT ROAD

Good

Over: RAES CREEK

13.4 MI N OF HEPHZIBAH, Richmond, GA

Built 1992 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 6,770

GEE'S MILL ROAD

Good

Over: YELLOW RIVER

3 MI E OF CONYERS, Rockdale, GA

Built 1979 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 2,990

LINE CREEK ROAD

Good

Over: FLINT RIVER

8 MI W OF GRIFFIN, Spalding, GA

Built 1980 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 220

MAPLE DRIVE

Good

Over: ISON BRANCH

SE CITY LIMITS OF GRIFFIN, Spalding, GA

Built 2010 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 1,460

THREE BRIDGES RD

Good

Over: MUCKALEE CRK OVERFLOW

7.3 MI W OF LESLIE, Sumter, GA

Built 1980 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 40

US 280, SR 30

Good

Over: BULL CREEK

5 MI NE OF REIDSVILLE, Tattnall, GA

Built 1934 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 4,090

US 25

Good

Over: S PRONG BEARDS CREEK

2 MI N OF GLENNVILLE, Tattnall, GA

Built 1987 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 6,860

JOHN B. GORDON RD

Good

Over: BEAVER CREEK

4 MI SE OF REYNOLDS, Taylor, GA

Built 1975 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 514

US 319/ SR35

Good

Over: BIG CREEK

APP 3 MI S OF COOLIDGE, Thomas, GA

Built 1968 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 7,800

SR 188

Good

Over: L. OCHLOCKNEE RIVER O/F

APP 2 MI E OF OCHLOCKNEE, Thomas, GA

Built 1971 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 850

SUMMER HILL ROAD

Good

Over: MASSE BRANCH

APP 3.5 MI NW OF BOSTON, Thomas, GA

Built 1981 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 300

WATKINS ROAD

Good

Over: MASSE CREEK TRIBUTARY

APP 2.5 MI SE OF BOSTON, Thomas, GA

Built 1993 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 121

HALL ROAD

Good

Over: OCHLOCKNEE RIVER TRIB

APP 3.5 M W MERRILLVILLE, Thomas, GA

Built 1955 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 514

OLD OCILLA ROAD

Good

Over: NEW RIVER

APP 2 MI NE OF TIFTON, Tift, GA

Built 1928 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 1,940

MADISON AVE.

Good

Over: NEW RIVER TRIB

EAST TIFTON, Tift, GA

Built 1980 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 210

JEFF WEBBER ROAD

Good

Over: ROCKY CREEK

9 MI SE OF LYONS, Toombs, GA

Built 1980 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 121

SWIFT CREEK ROAD

Good

Over: SWIFT CREEK

0.5 MI N OF VIDALIA, Toombs, GA

Built 1980 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 704

STREAKHILL ROAD

Good

Over: HIAWASSEE RIVER

3.7 MI SE OF HIAWASSEE, Towns, GA

Built 1982 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 230

I-85 (SBL)

Good

Over: LONG CANE CREEK

7.3 MI N OF WEST POINT, Troup, GA

Built 1966 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 45,400

I-85 (SBL)

Good

Over: FLAT CREEK

1.5 MI S OF HOGANSVILLE, Troup, GA

Built 1977 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 55,500

FINNEY ROAD

Good

Over: POLECAT CREEK

12 MI SE OF LAGRANGE, Troup, GA

Built 1965 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 120

YOUNGS MILL ROAD

Good

Over: YELLOW JACKET CREEK

6.6 MI N OF LAGRANGE, Troup, GA

Built 1988 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 514

CR 78 BAUGHS CROSS

Good

Over: MUD CREEK

6 MI S OF LAGRANGE, Troup, GA

Built 2015 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 300

COFER ROAD

Good

Over: LITTLE RIVER

2 MI SW OF SYCAMORE, Turner, GA

Built 1980 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 121

PAT COLEWELL RD

Good

Over: YOUNGCANE CREEK

5.1 MI NW OF BLAIRSVILLE, Union, GA

Built 1996 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 2,410

US 19 NBL/ SR 3

Good

Over: TOBLER CREEK

7 MI S OF THOMASTON, Upson, GA

Built 1972 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 2,960

MUD BRIDGE ROAD

Good

Over: POTATO CREEK

3 MI NW OF THE ROCK, Upson, GA

Built 1979 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 80

CAPTAIN WOOD ROAD

Good

Over: MUD CREEK

7.7 MI W OF LAYFAYETTE, Walker, GA

Built 2021 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 90

SR 11

Good

Over: SHOALS CREEK

4.75 MI N OF MONROE, Walton, GA

Built 1934 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 12,400

US 1 SR 4 NBL

Good

Over: DRYDEN CREEK

5 MILES NORTH OF WAYCROSS, Ware, GA

Built 2009 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 5,540

I-20 EBL

Good

Over: CSX RAILROAD (279524K)

3 MI N OF CAMAK, Warren, GA

Built 1971 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 27,500

I-20 WBL

Good

Over: CSX RAILROAD (279524K)

3 MI N OF CAMAK, Warren, GA

Built 1971 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 95,400

US 25 (NBL)

Good

Over: CSX RR (729095D)

CITY LIMITS OF JESUP, Wayne, GA

Built 1972 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 5,300

US 25 (SBL)

Good

Over: CSX RR (729095D)

E CITY LIMITS OF JESUP, Wayne, GA

Built 1972 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 1,230

US 25 (NBL)

Good

Over: CSX RAILROAD (637361S)

CITY LIMITS OF JESUP, Wayne, GA

Built 1971 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 5,600

US 25 (SBL), SR 23

Good

Over: CSX RAILROAD (637361S)

IN CITY LIMITS OF JESUP, Wayne, GA

Built 1971 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 1,230

US 25 (WBL)

Good

Over: ALEX CREEK

3.3 MI NW OF GLYNN CO LN, Wayne, GA

Built 1973 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 710

US 280

Good

Over: PETERSON CREEK

CITY LIMITS OF GLENWOOD, Wheeler, GA

Built 1933 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 2,890

SR 3 - US 41 (NBL)

Good

Over: MILL CREEK

3 MI E OF DALTON, Whitfield, GA

Built 1994 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 10,100

COLLEGE STREET

Good

Over: TY TY CREEK TRIB.

E SUMNER CITY LIMIT, Worth, GA

Built 1928 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 110

MAIN ROAD

Good

Over: MALKINTOOH CREEK

9.5 miles north of Sea Ca, Camden, GA

Built 2001 Load: 23.6 t ADT: 5

Showing 6,851-6,900 of 15,216 bridges

Data sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI), latest released cycle. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges Editorial.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI). A "structurally deficient" rating is a repair-priority signal, not a closure or unsafe-to-cross designation. Consult a qualified civil engineer before making decisions based on this data.