Terrell County Bridge Report Card
Terrell County scores 74 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Terrell County, Georgia
Terrell County has 52 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 6 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 11.5% is above the 1.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 476 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Terrell County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 74/100 (C). The county has 52 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 6 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 476 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 | 11.5% | 23.1 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.7% of measured traffic | 0.5 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 54 years vs 48 nationally | 2.6 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 66,577 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 | 11.5% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 54 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 476 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Terrell County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W.b. Johnson Road over Sugar Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 158 | 1950 |
| Judge Lay Road over Brantley Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 158 | 1950 |
| Mill Road over Turkey Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 60 | 1956 |
| Mill Road over Turkey Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 60 | 1956 |
| Melton Mill Road over Wolf Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 30 | 1950 |
| CR 84 over Middle Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1950 |
| US 82 Cor Z (ebl) over Chicksawhatchee Creek | High traffic | Good | 13,200 | 1928 |
| US 82 Cor Z over Chickasawhatchee CR Trib | High traffic | Good | 13,200 | 1952 |
| SR 520 Cor Z over Wolf Creek Trib. | High traffic | Good | 6,970 | 1931 |
| US 82 Cor Z (wbl) over Chickasawhatchee Creek | High traffic | Good | 5,610 | 1982 |
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.