Screven County Bridge Report Card
Screven County scores 93 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Screven County, Georgia
Screven County has 76 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 1 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 1.3% is at or below the 1.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,153 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Screven County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 93/100 (A). The county has 76 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 1 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,153 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 | 1.3% | 2.6 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.5% of measured traffic | 0.4 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.3% | 2.6 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 51 years vs 48 nationally | 1.4 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 214,151 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 | 1.3% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.3% |
| Average Bridge Age | 51 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 1,153 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Screven County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Ford Road over Horse Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,153 | 1987 |
| SR 21 (nbl) over Horse Creek | High traffic | Good | 42,900 | 2003 |
| SR 21 (nbl) over Ogeechee Creek | High traffic | Good | 29,100 | 2005 |
| SR 21 (sbl) over Georgia Midlands Rr | High traffic | Good | 20,800 | 2003 |
| US 301 Bus over Cs 676- Gmr Rr | High traffic | Fair | 7,610 | 1941 |
| US 301 over Ogeechee Creek Trib | High traffic | Good | 6,400 | 1946 |
| US 301 over Ogeechee Creek | High traffic | Good | 6,400 | 2008 |
| SR 21 (sbl) over Mill Pond Creek | High traffic | Good | 5,860 | 2005 |
| US 301 over Ogeechee River Overflow | High traffic | Fair | 5,760 | 1972 |
| US 301 over Norfolk Southern Rail Ro | High traffic | Good | 5,760 | 2014 |
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.