Dial Mill Road over Gum Creek
Newton County, Georgia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Dial Mill Road over Gum Creek in Newton 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 1980, making it 45 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,910 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 71 of the 99 inventoried bridges in Newton County rated good (71.7%); 2 (2.0%) 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 February 2025, 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 | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 169 ft |
| Location | 4 Mi NW of Oxford |
| NBI structure number | 000000021750140 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | February 2025 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
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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