US Bridges

US 78 Ebl / SR 10 over SR 138

Fair

Walton County, Georgia · In West Monroe · Structure no. 000000029700090

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 78 Ebl / SR 10 over SR 138 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 78 Ebl / SR 10 over SR 138 in Walton 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 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 21,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,380 by 2032. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 78 Ebl / SR 10
CrossesSR 138
LocationIn West Monroe
RouteU.S. Route 78
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.80199, -83.73699
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,300 (2024)
Projected traffic28,380 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 78 Ebl / SR 10 over SR 138 built?

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

What condition is US 78 Ebl / SR 10 over SR 138 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 SR 138 carry?

About 21,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 78 Ebl / SR 10 over SR 138?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 78 Ebl / SR 10 over SR 138?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.