Richmond County Bridge Report Card
Richmond County scores 96 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Richmond County, Georgia
Richmond County has 183 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 3 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 1.6% is at or below the 1.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 2,366 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Richmond County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 96/100 (A). The county has 183 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 3 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 2,366 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 | 0.1% of measured traffic | 0.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.5% | 1.1 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 41 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 3,504,934 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 | 0.5% |
| Average Bridge Age | 41 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 2,366 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Richmond County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodrich Road over Canal Spillway | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,706 | 1940 |
| North Range Road over Maxwell Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 500 | 1955 |
| Goodrich Road over Canal Spillway | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 160 | 1940 |
| Access RD Lock Dam over Lock & Dam New Sav Bluff | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 150 | 1979 |
| I-520 over Raes Creek | High traffic | Good | 95,100 | 1965 |
| I-520 over Cr1501 Wrightsboro RD | High traffic | Good | 95,100 | 1973 |
| I-520 (wbl) over Csx Railroad | High traffic | Good | 92,500 | 1998 |
| I-520 (wbl) over Laney Walker Blvd. | High traffic | Good | 92,500 | 2004 |
| I-520 over Csx Railroad (279466s) | High traffic | Good | 91,200 | 1973 |
| I-520 (wbl) over Merry Bros. (private) | High traffic | Good | 91,000 | 1998 |
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.