US Bridges

Tabor Road over Yellow River

Good

Newton County, Georgia · 3 MI W of Oxford · Structure no. 000000021750080

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,594
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tabor Road over Yellow River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tabor Road over Yellow River in Newton County, Georgia. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 40 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 1,594 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesTabor Road
CrossesYellow River
Location3 MI W of Oxford
RouteCounty Highway 49
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.62831, -83.92073
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,594 (2024)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tabor Road over Yellow River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Tabor Road over Yellow River 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 Tabor Road over Yellow River carry?

About 1,594 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tabor Road over Yellow River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Tabor Road over Yellow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.