State Spotlight

Georgia Bridge Infrastructure: A Complete Analysis

A comprehensive look at Georgia's bridge inventory, including condition grades, highest-traffic crossings, worst-rated structures, and oldest bridges.

By BridgeStats Data Team

Georgia is home to 15,090 bridges spanning 159 counties, making it one of the most significant bridge inventories in the country. These bridges carry a combined 155,740,735 vehicle crossings every day. Here is a comprehensive look at the state of Georgia's bridge infrastructure based on the latest National Bridge Inventory data.

15,090

Total Bridges

A

Infrastructure Grade

1.7%

Poor Condition

48 years

Average Age

Georgia at a Glance

Georgia earns an overall infrastructure grade of A based on the percentage of its bridges in poor condition. Currently, 263 bridges (1.7%) are rated poor, compared to the national average of 6.7%. The average bridge in Georgia is 48 years old, younger than the national average of 48 years.

Of the state's 15,090 bridges, 10,876 are in good condition, 3,951 are fair, and 263 are poor. View the full breakdown on the [Georgia report card](/reports/georgia).

Most-Traveled Bridges in Georgia

These are the bridges carrying the highest daily traffic volumes across Georgia. High-traffic bridges are critical infrastructure -- their condition directly affects the commutes of tens of thousands of drivers.

# BridgeRating
1I-75

over CS 3541 BELL STREET

75.5
2I-75

over SR 54 UNIVERSITY AVENUE

72.5
3I-75

over SOUTH RIVER TRIB.

64.3
4I-75

over CSX RAILROAD

74.8
5I-75

over M-9053 GEORGIA AVE.

75.3
6I-75

over M9184 EDWD- M9150 AUBU

70.2
7I-75 (NBL)

over M-9495 TERRELL MILL RD

72.0
8I-75

over POORHOUSE CREEK

77.6
9I-85

over BROMOLOW CREEK

76.3
10I-85

over BEAVER RUIN CREEK

73.9

Worst-Condition Bridges in Georgia

The following bridges have the lowest sufficiency ratings in Georgia. These structures are the most likely candidates for federal repair or replacement funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

# BridgeRating
1TURMAN ROAD

over FORK CREEK

8.5
2MAIN STREET

over NS RR (719386R)

11.4
3SMITH OVERHEAD RD.

over NORFOLK SOUTHERN RR

12.1
4J W DUNN ROAD

over WHITE SULPHUR CRK TRIB

12.2
5SELFRIDGE ROAD

over LITTLE COTTON INDIAN CR

12.4
6WATER WORKS RD

over CSX RAILROAD (279806B)

12.6
7REX CIRCLE

over BIG COTTON INDIAN CREEK

13.6
8SNIDER ROAD

over JOES CREEK

13.6
9HILLVIEW ROAD

over CANOOCHEE RIVER TRIB

13.6
10REYNOLDSVILLE RD

over WILLIAMS CREEK TRIB

13.7

Oldest Bridges in Georgia

Georgia's oldest bridges tell the story of the state's transportation history. Some of these structures have been in continuous service for over a century.

# BridgeRating
1CONCORD RD (COVERE

over NICKAJACK CREEK

32.5
2WATSON MILL ROAD

over SOUTH FORK BROAD RIVER

30.4
3COVERED BR. LANE

over STONE MOUNTAIN CREEK

34.7
4ELDERS MILL ROAD

over ROSE CREEK

27.1
5SPRING FLATS ROAD

over PINEY WOODS CREEK

70.4
6SR 120

over YELLOW RIVER

67.8
7US 29-CSX RR-M9124

over ATLANTA BELTLINE

56.2
8DONALD LEE HOLLOWE

over ATLANTA BELTLINE

53.7
9GORDON STREET

over ATLANTA BELTLINE

57.7
10US 76/SR 282

over ROCK CREEK

51.7

What These Numbers Mean for Georgia

Georgia's bridge infrastructure grade of A reflects both the current condition of the state's bridges and the scale of the challenge ahead. With an average bridge age of 48 years, many of these structures are approaching or past the 50-75 year design life typical of most bridges. The state's ability to maintain and replace aging bridges will determine whether conditions improve or deteriorate in the coming decade.

For county-by-county breakdowns, historical trends, and individual bridge profiles, visit the [Georgia state page](/bridges/georgia) or the [Georgia report card](/reports/georgia). You can also explore how Georgia compares to other states in our [state rankings](/blog/best-bridge-infrastructure-by-state-2025).

Data source: All data comes from the National Bridge Inventory maintained by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). BridgeStats is not affiliated with the U.S. government. Data is provided for informational purposes only.