Barford Road over Joes Creek
Glascock County, Georgia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Barford Road over Joes Creek in Glascock 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 1960, making it 65 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 40 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 17 of the 22 inventoried bridges in Glascock County rated good (77.3%); 1 (4.5%) 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 January 2025, 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 | Concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 180 ft |
| Location | 2.2 Mi NE of Edgehill |
| NBI structure number | 000000012550060 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | January 2025 |
| 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 Glascock County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR 102 over Rocky Comfort Creek O/f | 1993 | 2,340 | Good |
| SR 102 over Rocky Comfort Creek | 1993 | 2,340 | Good |
| SR 171 over Gin Branch | 1950 | 1,290 | Good |
| SR 171 over Rocky Comfort Creek O/f | 2007 | 1,290 | Good |
| SR 171 over Rocky Comfort Creek | 2007 | 1,290 | Fair |
| SR 102 over Deep Creek | 1993 | 790 | Good |
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