US Bridges

Frontage Road over Yellow River

Good

Newton County, Georgia · 2 M W of Covington · Structure no. 000000021750710

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,490
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frontage Road over Yellow River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frontage Road over Yellow River in Newton County, Georgia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 2,490 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,450 by 2042. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFrontage Road
CrossesYellow River
Location2 M W of Covington
RouteCounty Highway 516
CountyNewton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.61448, -83.91502
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,490 (2024)
Projected traffic10,450 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$44 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frontage Road over Yellow River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frontage Road over Yellow 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 Frontage Road over Yellow River carry?

About 2,490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Frontage Road over Yellow River?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Frontage Road over Yellow River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.