SR 81 over Dried Indian Creek
FairNewton County, Georgia · In Covington · Structure no. 000000021700140
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 81 over Dried Indian Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 81 over Dried Indian Creek in Newton County, Georgia. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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.
It carries about 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,860 by 2031. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SR 81 over Dried Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 81 over Dried Indian Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SR 81 over Dried Indian Creek carry?
About 13,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 81 over Dried Indian Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns SR 81 over Dried Indian Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.