Bethlehem Ch. Rd over Bethlehem Creek
Harris County, Georgia · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Bethlehem Ch. Rd over Bethlehem Creek in Harris 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 1955, making it 70 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 210 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 24 of the 99 inventoried bridges in Harris County rated fair (24.2%); 1 (1.0%) 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 November 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 | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 40 ft |
| Location | 4.5 Mi Wsw of Shiloh |
| NBI structure number | 000000014550390 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | November 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 Harris County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-85 (sbl) over Chattahoochee River | 1961 | 44,900 | Fair |
| I-85 (nbl) over Chattahoochee River | 1961 | 41,500 | Fair |
| I-185 (nbl) over Standing Boy Creek | 1978 | 39,000 | Good |
| I-185 over Mulberry Creek O/f | 1978 | 33,700 | Good |
| I-185 (nbl) over Mulberry Creek | 1978 | 33,700 | Good |
| I-185 (nbl) over S-2651 L. Blue Springs R | 1978 | 33,700 | Fair |
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