US Bridges

US 78 Ebl / SR 10 over Alcovy River

Fair

Walton County, Georgia · 3 MI E of Between · Structure no. 000000029700020

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
226 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
24,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 78 Ebl / SR 10 over Alcovy River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 78 Ebl / SR 10 over Alcovy River in Walton County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 24,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,475 by 2032. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 78 Ebl / SR 10
CrossesAlcovy River
Location3 MI E of Between
RouteU.S. Route 78
CountyWalton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.80464, -83.75909
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,700 (2024)
Projected traffic29,475 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 78 Ebl / SR 10 over Alcovy River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 78 Ebl / SR 10 over Alcovy River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does US 78 Ebl / SR 10 over Alcovy River carry?

About 24,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 78 Ebl / SR 10 over Alcovy River?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 78 Ebl / SR 10 over Alcovy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.