Old Alcovy Road over Alcovy River
FairNewton County, Georgia · 3 MI NE of Covington · Structure no. 000000021750110
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,590
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Alcovy Road over Alcovy River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Alcovy Road over Alcovy River in Newton County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, 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 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.
It carries about 2,590 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,980 by 2031. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Alcovy Road over Alcovy River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Alcovy Road over Alcovy 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Old Alcovy Road over Alcovy River carry?
About 2,590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Alcovy Road over Alcovy River?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Old Alcovy Road over Alcovy River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.