Dooly County Bridge Report Card
Dooly County scores 94 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Dooly County, Georgia
Dooly County has 73 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 1 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 1.4% is at or below the 1.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,153 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Dooly County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 94/100 (A). The county has 73 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 1 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,153 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 | 1.4% | 2.7 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.3% of measured traffic | 0.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 55 years vs 48 nationally | 2.7 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 385,168 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 | 1.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 55 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 1,153 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Dooly County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coney Road over Pennahatchee Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,153 | 1940 |
| I-75 over Pennahatchee Creek | High traffic | Good | 57,000 | 1960 |
| I-75 over Camp Creek | High traffic | Good | 56,100 | 1961 |
| I-75 over Sandy Mount Creek | High traffic | Good | 55,200 | 1960 |
| I-75 over South Prong Creek Trib | High traffic | Good | 55,200 | 1961 |
| I-75 over Nfs Railroad | High traffic | Fair | 55,200 | 1961 |
| I-75 over SR 7 (us 41) Exit 120 | High traffic | Good | 55,200 | 1961 |
| Sr215 over I-75 @ 109.33 (exit 109) | High traffic | Good | 4,790 | 2017 |
| US 41 / SR 7 over Pennahatchee Creek | High traffic | Good | 2,900 | 1928 |
| US 41 / SR 7 over Sandy Mount Creek | High traffic | Good | 2,810 | 1941 |
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.