US Bridges

Fairview Road over Yellow River Trib

Good

Newton County, Georgia · 3 MI W of Covington · Structure no. 000000021750060

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,860
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairview Road over Yellow River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Fairview Road over Yellow River Trib in Newton County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6,860 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,005 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFairview Road
CrossesYellow River Trib
Location3 MI W of Covington
RouteCounty Highway 37
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.61568, -83.93063
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic6,860 (2024)
Projected traffic7,005 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairview Road over Yellow River Trib built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairview Road over Yellow River Trib 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Fairview Road over Yellow River Trib carry?

About 6,860 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fairview Road over Yellow River Trib?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Fairview Road over Yellow River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.