Fayette County Bridge Report Card
Fayette County scores 93 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Fayette County, Georgia
Fayette County has 85 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 3 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 3.5% is above the 1.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,704 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Fayette County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 93/100 (A). The county has 85 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 3 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,704 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 | 3.5% | 7.1 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.2% of measured traffic | 0.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 38 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 754,827 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 | 3.5% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 38 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 1,704 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Fayette County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Creek Trail over Gay Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,594 | 1988 |
| Pye Court over Ginger Cake Creek Trib | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 60 | 1992 |
| Shoal Creek Road over Shoal Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1980 |
| SR 54 over Csx Railroad (639471j) | High traffic | Good | 46,600 | 2006 |
| SR 54 over Whitewater Creek | High traffic | Good | 33,100 | 1955 |
| SR 54 over Ginger Cake Creek | High traffic | Good | 33,100 | 1955 |
| SR 74 Ebl over CR 480- Csx Railroad | High traffic | Good | 32,600 | 1988 |
| SR 85 Nbl over Morning Creek | High traffic | Good | 32,200 | 2008 |
| SR 85 Nbl over Camp Creek | High traffic | Good | 32,000 | 1947 |
| SR 85 Sbl over Camp Creek | High traffic | Good | 28,900 | 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.