Carroll County Bridge Report Card
Carroll County scores 96 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Carroll County, Georgia
Carroll County has 168 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 1 rated poor and 2 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 0.6% is at or below the 1.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 50 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Carroll County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 96/100 (A). The county has 168 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 1 in poor condition and 2 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 50 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 | 0.6% | 1.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.0% of measured traffic | 0.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.2% | 2.4 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 48 years vs 48 nationally | 0.1 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,095,157 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 | 0.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.2% |
| Average Bridge Age | 48 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 50 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Carroll County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brickyard Road over Big Indian Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1975 |
| SR 166 over Little Tallapoosa River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 9,800 | 1971 |
| SR 166 over Big Indian Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 4,080 | 1971 |
| I-20 Wbl over SR 1 (us 27) | High traffic | Good | 66,300 | 1976 |
| I-20 Ebl over Little Tallapoosa River | High traffic | Fair | 51,600 | 1976 |
| I-20 over Turkey Creek | High traffic | Good | 43,700 | 1976 |
| I-20 Ebl over SR 1 (us 27) | High traffic | Good | 43,700 | 1976 |
| I-20 over Buck Creek | High traffic | Good | 42,900 | 1976 |
| I-20 over Buck Creek Trib | High traffic | Fair | 42,900 | 1976 |
| I-20 over Webster Creek | High traffic | Good | 42,900 | 1976 |
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.