US Bridges

Clark Street over Dried Indian Creek

Good

Newton County, Georgia · In Covington · Structure no. 000000021700510

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,190
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark Street over Dried Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Clark Street over Dried Indian Creek in Newton County, Georgia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 4,190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,140 by 2031. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesClark Street
CrossesDried Indian Creek
LocationIn Covington
RouteCity Street 1421
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.59685, -83.86535
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,190 (2024)
Projected traffic7,140 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$358,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clark Street over Dried Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark 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 Clark Street over Dried Indian Creek carry?

About 4,190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clark Street over Dried Indian Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Clark Street over Dried Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.