Banks County Bridge Report Card
Banks County scores 94 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Banks County, Georgia
Banks County has 93 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 3 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 3.2% is above the 1.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 246 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Banks County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 94/100 (A). The county has 93 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 3 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 246 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 | 3.2% | 6.5 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.0% of measured traffic | 0.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 46 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 771,846 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 | 3.2% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 46 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 246 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Banks County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boling Road over Middle Fork Broad River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 126 | 1982 |
| Wrights Mill Road over Hudson River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 110 | 1960 |
| Hickory Creek Road over Hickory Level Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1970 |
| I-85 (sbl) over Grove Creek | High traffic | Fair | 55,800 | 1963 |
| I-85 (sbl) over Harden Bridge RD | High traffic | Good | 55,800 | 1963 |
| I-85 (sbl) over SR 164 | High traffic | Fair | 53,800 | 1963 |
| I-85 (sbl) over Hudson River | High traffic | Fair | 53,800 | 1963 |
| I-85 over Crooked Creek | High traffic | Good | 50,700 | 1964 |
| I-85 (nbl) over Grove Creek | High traffic | Fair | 49,500 | 1963 |
| I-85 (nbl) over Harden Bridge RD | High traffic | Good | 49,500 | 1963 |
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.