Ware County Bridge Report Card
Ware County scores 98 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Ware County, Georgia
Ware County has 107 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 1 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 0.9% is at or below the 1.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 510 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Ware County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 98/100 (A). The county has 107 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 1 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 510 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 | 0.9% | 1.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.1% of measured traffic | 0.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 47 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 383,963 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 | 0.9% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 47 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 510 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Ware County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swamp Road over Gum Swamp | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 510 | 1965 |
| SR 520-us 82-cor Z over Csx Railroad | High traffic | Good | 21,900 | 1984 |
| SR 38 - US 84 over Satillia River Overflow | High traffic | Fair | 21,500 | 1923 |
| SR 38 - US 84 over Satilla River | High traffic | Fair | 21,500 | 1923 |
| SR 520-us 82-cor Z over Csx Rr- SR 38 Plant AVE | High traffic | Good | 19,000 | 1981 |
| SR 520-us 82-cor Z over M-5201 Haines Avenue | High traffic | Good | 19,000 | 1981 |
| SR 38 - US 84 over Satilla River Trib. | High traffic | Fair | 16,600 | 1964 |
| US 82 (ebl) Cor Z over CR 591 | High traffic | Good | 11,300 | 1984 |
| US 82 (ebl) Cor Z over Csx Railroad 908585w | High traffic | Good | 11,300 | 1984 |
| SR 520-us 82-cor Z over Kettle Creek | High traffic | Good | 11,300 | 1984 |
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.