US Bridges

Charlie Johnston R over New River

FairPosted for load

Heard County, Georgia · 2 MI N of Corinth · Structure no. 000000014950420

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
256 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charlie Johnston R over New River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Charlie Johnston R over New River in Heard County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2031. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCharlie Johnston R
CrossesNew River
Location2 MI N of Corinth
RouteCounty Highway 213
CountyHeard County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.25316, -84.96771
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2024)
Projected traffic525 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Charlie Johnston R over New River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Charlie Johnston R 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Charlie Johnston R over New River carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Charlie Johnston R over New River?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Charlie Johnston R over New River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.