Covington Br Road over Salacoa Creek
Gordon County, Georgia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Covington Br Road over Salacoa Creek in Gordon County, Georgia, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 140 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 91 of the 133 inventoried bridges in Gordon County rated good (68.4%); 2 (1.5%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated May 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 200 ft |
| Location | 3.9 Mi NW of Fairmount |
| NBI structure number | 000000012950400 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | May 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Gordon County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-75 over SR 3 (US 41) | 1962 | 76,400 | Fair |
| I-75 over Oostanaula River | 1962 | 76,400 | Fair |
| I-75 over M-5616 New Town Road | 1963 | 74,800 | Good |
| I-75 over SR 156 | 2016 | 74,800 | Good |
| I-75 over SR 225 | 1963 | 72,600 | Fair |
| I-75 over M-5621- CSX RR (340519C) | 1962 | 72,600 | Good |
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