US Bridges

Davis Ford Road over Gaithers Creek

Good

Newton County, Georgia · 8 MI S of Covington · Structure no. 000000021750240

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis Ford Road over Gaithers Creek is a steel culvert carrying Davis Ford Road over Gaithers 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesDavis Ford Road
CrossesGaithers Creek
Location8 MI S of Covington
RouteCounty Highway 150
CountyNewton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.45819, -83.8012
Functional classRural Local

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic225 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$141,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Davis Ford Road over Gaithers Creek built?

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

What condition is Davis Ford Road over Gaithers 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Davis Ford Road over Gaithers Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Davis Ford Road over Gaithers Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Davis Ford Road over Gaithers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.