Baker County Bridge Report Card
Baker County scores 76 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Baker County, Georgia
Baker County has 27 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 1 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 3.7% is above the 1.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 4,800 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Baker County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 76/100 (C). The county has 27 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 1 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 4,800 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 3.7% | 7.4 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 22.1% of measured traffic | 16.5 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 44 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 21,756 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 3.7% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 44 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 4,800 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Baker County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US 29 over Savannah Riv/co RD In Ga | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,800 | 1956 |
| SR 91 over Cooleewahee Creek | High traffic | Good | 3,530 | 1979 |
| SR 37 over Flint River | High traffic | Fair | 3,510 | 1970 |
| SR 91 over Big Cypress Creek | High traffic | Fair | 2,130 | 1941 |
| Sr91 over Ichawaynochaway Creek | High traffic | Good | 2,130 | 2006 |
| SR 37 over Chickasawhatchee Creek | High traffic | Good | 1,040 | 1986 |
| Sc 184 over Savannah River | High traffic | Fair | 800 | 1983 |
| SR 200 over Ichawaynochaway CR Trib | High traffic | Good | 500 | 1956 |
| SR 200 over Ichawaynochaway Creek | High traffic | Good | 500 | 2020 |
| SR 216 over Ichawaynochaway Creek | High traffic | Good | 410 | 2018 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.