US Bridges

Mike Powers Road over New River

Good

Coweta County, Georgia · 1.5 MI N of Grantville · Structure no. 000000007750580

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mike Powers Road over New River is a concrete culvert carrying Mike Powers Road over New River in Coweta County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMike Powers Road
CrossesNew River
Location1.5 MI N of Grantville
RouteCounty Highway 233
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.26901, -84.84242
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mike Powers Road over New River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mike Powers Road over New River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Mike Powers Road over New River carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mike Powers Road over New River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mike Powers Road over New River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.