Brown Bridge Road over Yellow River
FairPosted for loadNewton County, Georgia · 2.5 MI W of Covington · Structure no. 000000021700540
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 313 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brown Bridge Road over Yellow River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brown Bridge Road over Yellow River in Newton County, Georgia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 12,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,220 by 2031. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 32 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brown Bridge Road over Yellow River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brown Bridge Road 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Brown Bridge Road over Yellow River carry?
About 12,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Brown Bridge Road over Yellow River?
The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Brown Bridge Road over Yellow River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.