US Bridges

Newborn Road over Little River

Good

Morgan County, Georgia · 5.9 MI SW of Rutledge · Structure no. 000000021150810

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,153
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newborn Road over Little River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newborn Road over Little River in Morgan County, Georgia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNewborn Road
CrossesLittle River
Location5.9 MI SW of Rutledge
RouteCounty Highway 2153
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.55634, -83.66652
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2024)
Projected traffic870 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$18 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newborn Road over Little River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newborn Road over Little 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Newborn Road over Little River carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Newborn Road over Little River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Newborn Road over Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.