US Bridges

SR 81 over Dried Indian Creek

Good

Newton County, Georgia · In Covington · Structure no. 000000021700620

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 81 over Dried Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 81 over Dried Indian Creek in Newton County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 12,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,305 by 2031. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 81
CrossesDried Indian Creek
LocationIn Covington
RouteState Highway 81
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.59569, -83.86485
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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
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 traffic12,700 (2024)
Projected traffic16,305 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$650,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 81 over Dried Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 81 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 SR 81 over Dried Indian Creek carry?

About 12,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 81 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 SR 81 over Dried Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.