US Bridges

FAS 1246 over Alcovy River

FairPosted for load

Newton County, Georgia · 4 MI S of Covington · Structure no. 000000021700450

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
349 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
3,180
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1246 over Alcovy River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1246 over Alcovy River in Newton County, Georgia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,215 by 2031. The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1246
CrossesAlcovy River
Location4 MI S of Covington
RouteCounty Highway 1246
CountyNewton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.54225, -83.83296
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length349 ft (106.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,180 (2024)
Projected traffic4,215 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1246 over Alcovy River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1246 over Alcovy 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 FAS 1246 over Alcovy River carry?

About 3,180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1246 over Alcovy River?

The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1246 over Alcovy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.