US Bridges

Corinth Road over New River

FairPosted for load

Coweta County, Georgia · 1.4 MI N of Corinth · Structure no. 000000007700700

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,390
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Corinth Road over New River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Corinth Road over New River in Coweta County, Georgia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,530 by 2032. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCorinth Road
CrossesNew River
Location1.4 MI N of Corinth
RouteCounty Highway 2015
CountyCoweta County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.24874, -84.93521
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,390 (2024)
Projected traffic1,530 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$791,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Corinth Road over New River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Corinth Road over New River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Corinth Road over New River carry?

About 1,390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Corinth Road over New River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Corinth Road over New River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.