US Bridges

Herring Street over Dried Indian Creek

Good

Newton County, Georgia · In Covington · Structure no. 000000021700500

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,440
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Herring Street over Dried Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Herring Street over Dried Indian Creek in Newton County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 3,440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,720 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHerring Street
CrossesDried Indian Creek
LocationIn Covington
RouteCity Street 1413
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.60576, -83.85681
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,440 (2024)
Projected traffic3,720 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Herring Street over Dried Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Herring Street over Dried Indian Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Herring Street over Dried Indian Creek carry?

About 3,440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Herring Street over Dried Indian Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Herring Street over Dried Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.