Petropole Road over Sandy Creek
Greene County, Georgia · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Petropole Road over Sandy Creek in Greene County, Georgia, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 23 vehicles a day (traffic count year 1984).
- It is one of 12 of the 66 inventoried bridges in Greene County rated fair (18.2%); 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 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 | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete slab |
| Length | about 49 ft |
| Location | Scull Shoals Hist. Area |
| NBI structure number | 080308000003084 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 4: foundations stable, field review says exposed foundations need protection |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Greene County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-20 (wbl) over Richland Creek | 1968 | 143,000 | Good |
| I-20 Wbl over SR 15 | 1968 | 142,000 | Good |
| I-20 (ebl) over Richland Creek | 1968 | 34,400 | Good |
| I-20 over Beaverdam Creek | 1967 | 32,100 | Good |
| I-20 over Oliver Creek | 1967 | 32,100 | Good |
| I-20 over Bowden Creek | 1967 | 32,100 | Good |
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