US 221 SR 47 over Headstall Creek
McDuffie County, Georgia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US 221 SR 47 over Headstall Creek in McDuffie 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 2006, making it 19 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 2,330 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 42 of the 52 inventoried bridges in McDuffie County rated good (80.8%); 1 (1.9%) 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 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 | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 160 ft |
| Location | 5.3 Mi S of Dearing |
| NBI structure number | 000000018950180 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | January 2025 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in McDuffie County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-20 Wbl over Germany Creek | 1966 | 78,400 | Good |
| US 78 SR 10 SR 1 over Sills Branch | 2010 | 64,100 | Good |
| US 78 SR 10 SR 1 over I-20 | 2010 | 45,400 | Fair |
| I-20 Ebl over Germany Creek | 1966 | 35,900 | Good |
| I-20 over Mattox Creek | 1968 | 31,000 | Good |
| I-20 over Childers Creek | 1971 | 30,700 | Good |
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