US Bridges

Newborn Road over Rawlings Branch

Good

Morgan County, Georgia · 1.8 MI S of Rutledge · Structure no. 000000021100490

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newborn Road over Rawlings Branch is a steel culvert carrying Newborn Road over Rawlings Branch in Morgan 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2030. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNewborn Road
CrossesRawlings Branch
Location1.8 MI S of Rutledge
RouteCounty Highway 2153
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.60836, -83.62255
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2024)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2030
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$158,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newborn Road over Rawlings Branch built?

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

What condition is Newborn Road over Rawlings Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Newborn Road over Rawlings Branch carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Newborn Road over Rawlings Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Newborn Road over Rawlings Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.