Wheeler Street over Norfolk Sou. Railroad
Banks County, Georgia · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Wheeler Street over Norfolk Sou. Railroad in Banks County, Georgia, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,542 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- It is one of 32 of the 93 inventoried bridges in Banks County rated fair (34.4%); 3 (3.2%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated August 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Substructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 125 ft |
| Location | In Alto |
| NBI structure number | 000000001150260 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Banks County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-85 (sbl) over Grove Creek | 1963 | 55,800 | Fair |
| I-85 (sbl) over Harden Bridge Rd | 1963 | 55,800 | Good |
| I-85 (sbl) over SR 164 | 1963 | 53,800 | Fair |
| I-85 (sbl) over Hudson River | 1963 | 53,800 | Fair |
| I-85 over Crooked Creek | 1964 | 50,700 | Good |
| I-85 over Crooked Creek | 1964 | 49,500 | Fair |
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