US Bridges

US 78 Wbl / SR 10 over SR 138

Good

Walton County, Georgia · In West Monroe · Structure no. 000000029700100

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 78 Wbl / SR 10 over SR 138 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 78 Wbl / 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 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 29,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,380 by 2032. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 78 Wbl / SR 10
CrossesSR 138
LocationIn West Monroe
RouteU.S. Route 78
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.80217, -83.73685
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,200 (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$973,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is US 78 Wbl / SR 10 over SR 138 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 78 Wbl / SR 10 over SR 138 carry?

About 29,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.