US Bridges

US 78 Ebl / SR 10 over SR 10 Bus Wbl

Fair

Walton County, Georgia · In NW Monroe · Structure no. 000000029700130

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 78 Ebl / SR 10 over SR 10 Bus Wbl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 78 Ebl / SR 10 over SR 10 Bus Wbl 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 26,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,280 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 34 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
CrossesSR 10 Bus Wbl
LocationIn NW Monroe
RouteU.S. Route 78
CountyWalton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.80421, -83.69685
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,400 (2024)
Projected traffic26,280 by 2032
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 78 Ebl / SR 10 over SR 10 Bus Wbl built?

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

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

About 26,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 78 Ebl / SR 10 over SR 10 Bus Wbl?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 78 Ebl / SR 10 over SR 10 Bus Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.