Dock Road over Unknown Creek
McIntosh County, Georgia · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Dock Road over Unknown Creek in McIntosh County, Georgia, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 100 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- It is one of 13 of the 57 inventoried bridges in McIntosh County rated fair (22.8%); 1 (1.8%) 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 April 2024, 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 | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete slab |
| Length | about 100 ft |
| Location | Sapelo Island |
| NBI structure number | 000000019150140 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | April 2024 |
| 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 McIntosh County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-95 (nbl) over Champneys River | 1970 | 62,600 | Good |
| I-95 (nbl) over Butler River | 1970 | 62,600 | Good |
| I-95 (nbl) over Darien Creek | 1970 | 62,600 | Good |
| I-95 (nbl) over Cathead River | 1970 | 62,600 | Good |
| I-95 (nbl) over Kings Swamp | 1967 | 61,200 | Good |
| I-95 over Kidd Island Swamp | 1967 | 61,200 | Good |
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