US Bridges

SR 232 over Walton Branch

Good

Columbia County, Georgia · 4 MI NE of Grovetown · Structure no. 000000007350260

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 232 over Walton Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 232 over Walton Branch in Columbia County, Georgia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 14,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,210 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 232
CrossesWalton Branch
Location4 MI NE of Grovetown
RouteState Highway 232
CountyColumbia County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.50596, -82.18162
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,700 (2024)
Projected traffic15,210 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$12.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 232 over Walton Branch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 232 over Walton Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 232 over Walton Branch carry?

About 14,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 232 over Walton Branch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 232 over Walton Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.