Stephens County Bridge Report Card
Stephens County scores 80 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Stephens County, Georgia
Stephens County has 67 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 6 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 9.0% is above the 1.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 7,299 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Stephens County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 80/100 (B). The county has 67 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 6 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 7,299 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 | 9.0% | 17.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 3.3% of measured traffic | 2.5 |
| 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 | 218,549 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 | 9.0% |
| 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 | 7,299 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Stephens County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pond Street over Norfolk South Railroad | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,210 | 1950 |
| Fernside Drive over Wards Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,990 | 1956 |
| Hanson Road over Toccoa Creek Trib | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,542 | 1938 |
| Brookhaven Cir over Eastanollee Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,090 | 1963 |
| Tower Road over Eastanollee Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 390 | 1964 |
| Redroot Road over Broad River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 77 | 1954 |
| Us123sr17/365sbl over Norfolk Sou Railroad | High traffic | Fair | 70,400 | 1990 |
| SR 17 over Oggs Branch | High traffic | Good | 14,600 | 2015 |
| SR 17 over Eastanollee Creek | High traffic | Good | 14,600 | 2015 |
| SR 17 Alt. over Norfolk Sou Railroad | High traffic | Fair | 14,400 | 1974 |
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.