US Bridges

Covington Bypass over Walk / Bike Path

Good

Newton County, Georgia · 1MI S of Covington · Structure no. 000000021750670

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Covington Bypass over Walk / Bike Path is a concrete frame carrying Covington Bypass over Walk / Bike Path in Newton County, Georgia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 18,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,970 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCovington Bypass
CrossesWalk / Bike Path
Location1MI S of Covington
RouteCounty Highway 2503
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.59583, -83.83382
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,100 (2024)
Projected traffic20,970 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$8.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Covington Bypass over Walk / Bike Path built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Covington Bypass over Walk / Bike Path 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 Covington Bypass over Walk / Bike Path carry?

About 18,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Covington Bypass over Walk / Bike Path?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Covington Bypass over Walk / Bike Path?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.