Quitman County Bridge Report Card
Quitman County scores 69 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Quitman County, Georgia
Quitman County has 20 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 2 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 10.0% is above the 1.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 126 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Quitman County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 69/100 (D). The county has 20 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 2 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 126 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 | 10.0% | 20.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.1% of measured traffic | 0.8 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 5.0% | 10.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 42 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 11,625 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 | 10.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 5.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 42 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 126 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Quitman County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W.f.george Acc. RD over River Bluff Park Acc. RD | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 125 | 1963 |
| River Park Road A over River Bluff Park Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1 | 1963 |
| US 82- SR 50 over Tobanne Creek | High traffic | Good | 4,470 | 1993 |
| SR 39 over Gswr | High traffic | Fair | 2,100 | 1941 |
| US 82/sr 50 over Pataula Creek | High traffic | Good | 1,870 | 1993 |
| Florence Street over Chattahoochee Riv Trib | High traffic | Good | 780 | 1990 |
| SR 27 over Tobannee Creek | High traffic | Good | 690 | 1999 |
| Old Hatcher RD over Wildcat Creek | High traffic | Good | 519 | 1954 |
| SR 39 over Soapstone Creek | High traffic | Good | 260 | 2000 |
| SR 39 over Bustahatchee Creek | High traffic | Good | 210 | 1995 |
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.