Mcdonald Road over Bear Creek
FairPosted for loadNewton County, Georgia · 8 MI S of Covington · Structure no. 000000021750330
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mcdonald Road over Bear Creek is a steel culvert carrying Mcdonald Road over Bear 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2031. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mcdonald Road over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mcdonald Road over Bear Creek 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 Mcdonald Road over Bear Creek carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Mcdonald Road over Bear Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).
Who owns Mcdonald Road over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.