Georgia has 15,090 bridges on public roads, according to the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. Of those, 263 are rated in poor condition — a rate of 1.7% — below the national average of 6.7%. Another 3,951 are in fair condition, while 10,876 are in good condition.
Use the interactive Georgia bridge map below to explore every bridge, color-coded by condition. Click any cluster to zoom in, then click an individual bridge for its route, structural ratings, year built, daily traffic, and last inspection date. Filter by condition using the checkboxes, or switch to satellite view to see bridges from above. For a national comparison, see the full US bridges interactive map.
Georgia Bridge Conditions by the Numbers
- 15,090 total bridges on public roads in Georgia
- 263 in poor condition (1.7%) — below the national average of 6.7%
- 3,951 in fair condition (26.2%)
- 10,876 in good condition (72.1%)
- Oldest bridge in the inventory: CONCORD RD (COVERE, built 1872
Oldest Bridges in Georgia
The oldest bridges in Georgia date back to the 1870s. The ten oldest Georgia bridges still in the national inventory:
| Route / Facility | Crosses | Year Built | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONCORD RD (COVERE | NICKAJACK CREEK | 1872 | Fair |
| WATSON MILL ROAD | SOUTH FORK BROAD RIVER | 1885 | Fair |
| COVERED BR. LANE | STONE MOUNTAIN CREEK | 1891 | Fair |
| ELDERS MILL ROAD | ROSE CREEK | 1897 | Fair |
| SPRING FLATS ROAD | PINEY WOODS CREEK | 1900 | Good |
| SR 120 | YELLOW RIVER | 1902 | Fair |
| US 29-CSX RR-M9124 | ATLANTA BELTLINE | 1905 | Fair |
| GORDON STREET | ATLANTA BELTLINE | 1906 | Fair |
| DONALD LEE HOLLOWE | ATLANTA BELTLINE | 1906 | Fair |
| US 76/SR 282 | ROCK CREEK | 1910 | Poor |
Most Concerning Georgia Bridges: Poor Condition and High Traffic
The bridges of greatest concern combine a poor structural rating with high daily traffic loads. These Georgia bridges carry the most vehicles per day while rated in poor condition:
| Route / Facility | Crosses | Daily Traffic | Year Built | Deck | Superstructure | Substructure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIEDMONT ROAD | PEACHTREE CREEK | 44,100 vehicles/day | 1960 | Poor (4) | Good (7) | Good (7) |
| PEACHTREE STREET | CSX RAILROAD | 37,600 vehicles/day | 1914 | Fair (5) | Poor (4) | Fair (5) |
| SR 25SE TORRAS CAU | MACKAY RIVER | 32,400 vehicles/day | 1986 | Good (7) | Poor (4) | Satisfactory (6) |
| CHATHAM PKWY | I-16 (SR 404) | 18,500 vehicles/day | 1982 | Good (7) | Critical (2) | Good (7) |
| SR 15 US 23 US | BETTY CREEK | 18,000 vehicles/day | 1926 | Fair (5) | Fair (5) | Poor (4) |
How Georgia Bridge Conditions Are Assessed
Bridge condition in the NBI is determined by ratings of three structural components — deck, superstructure, and substructure — on a scale of 0 (failed) to 9 (excellent). A bridge is classified as good when all three components score 7 or above. It is classified as poor when any component scores 4 or below. Ratings of 5 or 6 on any component with no component below 5 result in a fair classification. GDOT coordinates inspections across Georgia in line with FHWA standards, with most bridges inspected on a 24-month cycle.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many bridges in Georgia are in poor condition?
263 of Georgia’s 15,090 bridges are currently rated in poor condition by the FHWA National Bridge Inventory, a rate of 1.7%.
What is the oldest bridge in
The oldest bridge recorded in Georgia’s NBI inventory is CONCORD RD (COVERE, built in 1872.
What does a poor bridge rating mean?
A poor rating means at least one of a bridge’s three key structural components — deck, superstructure, or substructure — has been rated 4 or below on the NBI 0-9 scale. A rating of 4 is defined as “poor condition,” and ratings of 3, 2, 1, or 0 indicate increasingly serious deterioration. Poor-rated bridges are not necessarily unsafe or closed, but they require priority attention and monitoring.
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