US Bridges

SR 79 over Newford Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Georgia · 11.8 MI NW of Lincolnton · Structure no. 000000018100180

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 79 over Newford Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 79 over Newford Creek in Lincoln County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSR 79
CrossesNewford Creek
Location11.8 MI NW of Lincolnton
RouteState Highway 79
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.91926, -82.61626
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2024)
Projected traffic1,095 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 79 over Newford Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 79 over Newford Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 79 over Newford Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 79 over Newford Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 79 over Newford Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.