US Bridges

SR 138 over Alcovy River

Fair

Walton County, Georgia · 2 MI SW of Monroe · Structure no. 000000029700280

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
316 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
20,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 138 over Alcovy River is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 138 over Alcovy River in Walton County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 20,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,010 by 2032. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 138
CrossesAlcovy River
Location2 MI SW of Monroe
RouteState Highway 138
CountyWalton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.78821, -83.75162
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length316 ft (96.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,400 (2024)
Projected traffic23,010 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 138 over Alcovy River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 138 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 138 over Alcovy River carry?

About 20,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 138 over Alcovy River?

The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 138 over Alcovy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.