US Bridges

SR 212 over Yellow River

FairPosted for load

Newton County, Georgia · 6.5 MI S of Porterdale · Structure no. 000000021700200

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
460 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,960
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 212 over Yellow River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 212 over Yellow River in Newton County, Georgia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,960 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,210 by 2031. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 212
CrossesYellow River
Location6.5 MI S of Porterdale
RouteState Highway 212
CountyNewton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.45427, -83.88103
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,960 (2024)
Projected traffic6,210 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$2.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 212 over Yellow River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 212 over Yellow River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 212 over Yellow River carry?

About 4,960 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 212 over Yellow River?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 212 over Yellow River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.