Georgia Primary and Secondary Road Network for 2023

Georgia's 2023 road network includes primary and secondary roads extracted from the U.S. Census Bureau's MAF/TIGER Database. The dataset provides geographic and cartographic information for linear road features, distinguished by MAF/TIGER Feature Classification Codes (MTFCC). It is part of a seamless national file designed to stand alone or be combined for broader coverage.

Use Cases

• Analyze the spatial distribution of primary roads (MTFCC S1100) versus secondary roads (MTFCC S1200) across Georgia for infrastructure planning.
• Integrate road geometry with address range data for geocoding applications within the state.
• Use the linear feature and street centerline data as a base layer for transportation network analysis and routing.
• Combine this Georgia-specific shapefile with other state extracts from the MAF/TIGER Database to model regional or national road connectivity.

Strengths

• Data originates from the authoritative U.S. Census Bureau MAF/TIGER Database, ensuring national consistency.
• Features are topologically integrated, representing a seamless file with no overlaps or gaps between parts.
• Roads are clearly classified using specific MAF/TIGER Feature Classification Codes (S1100 for primary, S1200 for secondary).
• The dataset was updated in August 2025, indicating recent maintenance.

Limitations

• The dataset is limited to primary and secondary roads, excluding local streets and other road types.
• Specific quantitative metrics like total row count, road length, or number of segments are not provided in the input.
• As a 2023 extract, it may not reflect road network changes after its creation date.

Provenance

Source

U.S. Census Bureau, Department of Commerce

Collection Method

Extract of selected geographic and cartographic information from the Master Address File / Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing (MAF/TIGER) Database.

Time Range

2023

Freshness

Last updated on 2025-08-10, though the underlying data is for the year 2023.

Geography

State of Georgia, United States.