Carters Ford Road over I-20
Taliaferro County, Georgia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Carters Ford Road over I-20 in Taliaferro 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 1971, making it 54 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 240 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 26 of the 40 inventoried bridges in Taliaferro County rated good (65.0%); 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 October 2023, 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 | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 320 ft |
| Location | 4.2 Mi SE of Crawfordvill |
| NBI structure number | 000000026500210 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Taliaferro County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-20 Wbl over North Fork Ogeechee Riv | 1971 | 163,000 | Good |
| I-20 over Beaverdam Creek | 1971 | 30,400 | Good |
| I-20 Ebl over North Fork Ogeechee Riv | 1971 | 30,400 | Good |
| I-20- CR 76 over Mile Branch | 1971 | 30,300 | Good |
| SR 22 over I-20 | 1971 | 1,900 | Good |
| SR 22 over Stephens Creek | 1957 | 1,190 | Good |
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