Damascus-hilton Rd over Dry Creek
Early County, Georgia · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Damascus-hilton Rd over Dry Creek in Early County, Georgia, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 320 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 6 of the 85 inventoried bridges in Early County rated fair (7.1%); 0 (0.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated December 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 | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 160 ft |
| Location | 6 Miles West of Damascus |
| NBI structure number | 000000009900330 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | December 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 Early County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 84 Wbl/ SR 38 over Kirkland Creek | 1959 | 6,370 | Good |
| US 84/ SR 38 over Chattahoochee River Trib | 2005 | 5,920 | Good |
| US84/ SR 38 over Chattahoochee River Trib | 2005 | 5,920 | Good |
| US84/ SR 38 over Chattahoochee River | 2006 | 5,920 | Good |
| US 84 Ebl/ SR 38 over Kirkland Creek | 1974 | 4,880 | Good |
| US 84/ SR 38 over Chattahoochee River Trib | 2006 | 4,730 | Good |
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