Emanuel County Bridge Report Card
Emanuel County scores 95 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Emanuel County, Georgia
Emanuel County has 121 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 2 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 1.7% is at or below the 1.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 316 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Emanuel County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 95/100 (A). The county has 121 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 2 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 316 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 | 1.7% | 3.3 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.1% of measured traffic | 0.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 52 years vs 48 nationally | 1.8 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 407,018 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 | 1.7% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 52 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 316 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Emanuel County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halls Bridge Road over Little Ohoopee River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 158 | 1920 |
| Halls Bridge Road over West Fork Yam Grandy CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 158 | 1920 |
| I-16 Wbl over Jacks Creek | High traffic | Good | 24,800 | 1977 |
| I-16 Ebl over Ohoopee River | High traffic | Good | 22,700 | 1976 |
| I-16 over Yam Grandy Creek | High traffic | Good | 22,700 | 1976 |
| I-16 Ebl over Csx Railroad (abandoned) | High traffic | Good | 22,700 | 1976 |
| I-16 Ebl over SR 4 (us 1) | High traffic | Good | 22,700 | 1976 |
| I-16 Wbl over Ohoopee River | High traffic | Good | 21,400 | 1976 |
| I-16 Wbl over Csx Railroad (abandoned) | High traffic | Good | 21,400 | 1976 |
| I-16 Wbl over SR 4 (us 1) | High traffic | Good | 21,000 | 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.