Grady County Bridge Report Card
Grady County scores 85 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Grady County, Georgia
Grady County has 104 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 1 rated poor and 7 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 1.0% is at or below the 1.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 20 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Grady County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 85/100 (B). The county has 104 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 1 in poor condition and 7 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 20 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 | 1.0% | 1.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.0% of measured traffic | 0.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 6.7% | 13.5 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 44 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 267,600 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 | 1.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 6.7% |
| Average Bridge Age | 44 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 20 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Grady County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranford Road over Tired Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1992 |
| SR 38 - US 84 (wbl over Wolf Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 10,700 | 1980 |
| SR 93 over Ochlocknee River O/f | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 3,360 | 1991 |
| SR 93 over Ochlocknee River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 3,360 | 1991 |
| Joyner Road over Little Tired Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 2,580 | 2009 |
| SR 111 over W Branch Barnetts Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 2,290 | 1991 |
| SR 111 over Barnetts Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 1,220 | 1991 |
| Pine Bark Road over Little Tired Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 890 | 2004 |
| SR 38 - US 84 over Little Tired Creek | High traffic | Good | 17,900 | 1969 |
| SR 38 - US 84 over Brumbly Creek | High traffic | Good | 13,200 | 1965 |
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.