Liberty County Bridge Report Card
Liberty County scores 96 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Liberty County, Georgia
Liberty County has 95 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 1 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 1.1% is at or below the 1.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,000 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Liberty County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 96/100 (A). The county has 95 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 1 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,000 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 | 1.1% | 2.1 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.1% of measured traffic | 0.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.1% | 2.1 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 46 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,376,161 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 | 1.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.1% |
| Average Bridge Age | 46 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 1,000 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Liberty County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fs-27 over Canoochee River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,000 | 2000 |
| I-95 (nbl) over Jones Creek | High traffic | Good | 65,400 | 1974 |
| I-95 (nbl) over Tidal Canal | High traffic | Good | 65,400 | 1974 |
| I-95 (nbl) over Jerico River | High traffic | Good | 65,400 | 1974 |
| I-95 (sbl) over Jones Creek | High traffic | Good | 63,100 | 1974 |
| I-95 (sbl) over Tidal Canal | High traffic | Fair | 63,100 | 1974 |
| I-95 (sbl) over Jerico River | High traffic | Good | 63,100 | 1974 |
| I-95 (sbl) over SR 25 Ocean HWY (us 17) | High traffic | Good | 61,100 | 1972 |
| I-95 (nbl) over Bull Town Swamp | High traffic | Good | 61,100 | 1972 |
| I-95 (sbl) over Bull Town Swamp | High traffic | Good | 60,100 | 1972 |
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.