Talbot County Bridge Report Card
Talbot County scores 83 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Talbot County, Georgia
Talbot County has 68 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 5 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 7.4% is above the 1.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,036 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Talbot County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 83/100 (B). The county has 68 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 5 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,036 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 | 7.4% | 14.7 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.6% of measured traffic | 1.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 52 years vs 48 nationally | 1.5 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 63,173 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 | 7.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 52 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 1,036 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Talbot County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorman Road over Csx Railroad | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 350 | 1940 |
| Popular Trace RD over Richland Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 290 | 1955 |
| Harvey Ingram Road over Celeoth Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 158 | 1930 |
| Hinton Road over Hinton Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 158 | 1991 |
| Packing House RD over Csx Railroad | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 80 | 1940 |
| US 80 over Scoggins Branch | High traffic | Good | 8,220 | 1926 |
| US 80 (ebl) over South Fork Upatoi Creek | High traffic | Good | 8,220 | 2001 |
| SR 90 (ebl) over Csx Railroad | High traffic | Good | 6,330 | 1998 |
| SR 90 (ebl) over Csx Railroad | High traffic | Good | 6,330 | 1999 |
| US 80 (wbl) over South Fork Upatoi Creek | High traffic | Good | 3,150 | 2001 |
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.