US Bridges

US 78 Bus (wbl) over SR 10 Loop

Good

Clarke County, Georgia · 0.5 MI E of Ga Sq Mall Bp · Structure no. 000000005900210

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 78 Bus (wbl) over SR 10 Loop is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 78 Bus (wbl) over SR 10 Loop in Clarke County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 25,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,860 by 2031. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 78 Bus (wbl)
CrossesSR 10 Loop
Location0.5 MI E of Ga Sq Mall Bp
RouteU.S. Route 78
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.93972, -83.46186
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,700 (2024)
Projected traffic46,860 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$655,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 78 Bus (wbl) over SR 10 Loop built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 78 Bus (wbl) over SR 10 Loop 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 78 Bus (wbl) over SR 10 Loop carry?

About 25,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 78 Bus (wbl) over SR 10 Loop?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 78 Bus (wbl) over SR 10 Loop?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.