Newborn Road over Shoal Creek
GoodMorgan County, Georgia · 7 MI SW of Rutledge · Structure no. 000000021100460
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,153
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Newborn Road over Shoal Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newborn Road over Shoal Creek in Morgan County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2030. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Newborn Road over Shoal Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Newborn Road over Shoal 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Newborn Road over Shoal Creek carry?
About 1,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Newborn Road over Shoal Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Newborn Road over Shoal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.