Heard County Bridge Report Card
Heard County scores 97 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Heard County, Georgia
Heard County has 61 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 1 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 1.6% is at or below the 1.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 158 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Heard County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 97/100 (A). The county has 61 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 1 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 158 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 | 1.6% | 3.3 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.2% of measured traffic | 0.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 46 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 80,494 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 | 1.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 46 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 158 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Heard County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Road over Potato Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 158 | 2005 |
| Franklin PKWY over Chattahoochee River | High traffic | Fair | 8,250 | 1941 |
| SR 1/ US 27 Nbl over SR 34/chattahochee River | High traffic | Good | 5,810 | 2006 |
| US 27 Nbl over Potato Creek | High traffic | Good | 5,090 | 1974 |
| US 27 Nbl over New River | High traffic | Good | 5,090 | 1983 |
| SR 34 over Chattahoochee Riv Trib. | High traffic | Good | 4,140 | 1936 |
| SR 34 over Lumpkin Creek | High traffic | Good | 4,140 | 1937 |
| SR 34 over Greenwood Lake Inlet | High traffic | Fair | 4,140 | 1937 |
| SR 34 over Harris Creek | High traffic | Good | 4,140 | 1990 |
| SR 34 over Chattahoochee Riv Trib. | High traffic | Good | 3,390 | 2025 |
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.