SR 81 over I-20
Newton County, Georgia · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SR 81 over I-20 in Newton County, Georgia, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 11,200 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 26 of the 99 inventoried bridges in Newton County rated fair (26.3%); 2 (2.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its class is unchanged from 2024 (fair), but component ratings moved: superstructure 7 to 6.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated February 2025, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 230 ft |
| Location | In Covington |
| NBI structure number | 000000021700150 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | February 2025 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Newton County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-20 over Yellow River | 1964 | 77,200 | Fair |
| I-20 over I-20 Ramp to SR 12 | 1964 | 60,000 | Good |
| I-20 over CR 55 Atlanta St- CSX RR | 1964 | 60,000 | Good |
| I-20 over E Fork Dried Indian Crk | 1964 | 60,000 | Good |
| I-20 Ebl over CSX Railroad | 1964 | 53,900 | Good |
| I-20 over Alcovy Road | 2009 | 53,900 | Good |
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