US Bridges

Newton Factory RD over Alcovy River

Good

Newton County, Georgia · 8 MI S of Covington · Structure no. 000000021750320

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
860
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newton Factory RD over Alcovy River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Newton Factory RD over Alcovy River in Newton County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesNewton Factory RD
CrossesAlcovy River
Location8 MI S of Covington
RouteCounty Highway 195
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.44978, -83.82752
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadHS 15
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newton Factory RD over Alcovy River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newton Factory RD over Alcovy 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 Newton Factory RD over Alcovy River carry?

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

How long is Newton Factory RD over Alcovy River?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Newton Factory RD over Alcovy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.