River Bend Road over Sand Branch
Chattahoochee County, Georgia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- River Bend Road over Sand Branch in Chattahoochee County, Georgia, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 350 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 43 of the 60 inventoried bridges in Chattahoochee County rated good (71.7%); 1 (1.7%) 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 May 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 127 ft |
| Location | 7 Mi SW of Cusseta |
| NBI structure number | 000000005300160 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | May 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Chattahoochee County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR 520 - US 27 (EB over Upatoi Creek | 1943 | 18,800 | Good |
| SR 520 (US 27) over Cs 33156 Victory Pond Rd | 1943 | 14,600 | Fair |
| Hour Glass Road over SR 520 (US 27) 5.08 East | 1943 | 14,600 | Good |
| SR 520 (US 27) over Cs 24874 Marne Road | 1943 | 10,900 | Good |
| First Division Rd. over SR 520 (US 27) 1.97 East | 1943 | 10,900 | Fair |
| SR 520 - US 27 (WB over Upatoi Creek | 1943 | 10,500 | Good |
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