US Bridges

Winder Monroe High over Apalachee River

Good

Barrow County, Georgia · 1.7 MI S of Bethlehem · Structure no. 000000001350560

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winder Monroe High over Apalachee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winder Monroe High over Apalachee River in Barrow County, Georgia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 12,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,505 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWinder Monroe High
CrossesApalachee River
Location1.7 MI S of Bethlehem
RouteState Highway 11
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.90778, -83.72105
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,700 (2024)
Projected traffic11,505 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$879,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Winder Monroe High over Apalachee River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winder Monroe High over Apalachee 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Winder Monroe High over Apalachee River carry?

About 12,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Winder Monroe High over Apalachee River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Winder Monroe High over Apalachee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.