McGARITY ROAD over McCLENDON CREEK
Paulding County, Georgia · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- McGARITY ROAD over McCLENDON CREEK in Paulding County, Georgia, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the superstructure, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 200 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 24 of the 84 inventoried bridges in Paulding County rated fair (28.6%); 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 May 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 | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 41 ft |
| Location | 10 Mi SW of Dallas |
| NBI structure number | 000000022350190 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | May 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 Paulding County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 278 (ebl) over NS Railroad | 1989 | 40,600 | Good |
| US 278 (wbl) over NS Railroad | 1990 | 32,160 | Good |
| SR-120 over Powder Springs Crk Trib | 1997 | 31,900 | Good |
| US 278 (ebl) over Pumpkinvine Creek | 1992 | 22,100 | Good |
| State Route 120 over Powder Springs Creek | 1997 | 20,251 | Fair |
| Bill Carruth Pkwy over Silver Comet Trail | 2001 | 18,600 | Good |
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