COVINGTON BYPASS
Carrying COVINGTON BYPASS over DRIED INDIAN CREEK
1 MI S OF COVINGTON, Newton, Georgia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: COVINGTON BYPASS
The COVINGTON BYPASS bridge in Newton, Georgia carries COVINGTON BYPASS over DRIED INDIAN CREEK. It was built in 1988, making it 38 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 56.1 meters (184 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,100 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Georgia bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How COVINGTON BYPASS compares
Live comparison across Georgia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1988
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 56.1 m (184 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.2 m (43 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 11,100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000021700600
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COVINGTON BYPASS is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare COVINGTON BYPASS against other structures in Newton and across Georgia. Georgia bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for COVINGTON BYPASS?
COVINGTON BYPASS in Newton, Georgia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is COVINGTON BYPASS inspected?
COVINGTON BYPASS's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 11,100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COVINGTON BYPASS is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for COVINGTON BYPASS?
COVINGTON BYPASS has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining COVINGTON BYPASS?
COVINGTON BYPASS is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is COVINGTON BYPASS and does age affect safety?
COVINGTON BYPASS was built in 1988, making it 38 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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