US Bridges

Jersey Soc. Cir RD over Alcovy River

GoodPosted for load

Walton County, Georgia · 3.2 M NW of Social Circle · Structure no. 000000029700400

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
228 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,259
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jersey Soc. Cir RD over Alcovy River is a concrete tee beam carrying Jersey Soc. Cir RD 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,259 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,520 by 2032. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesJersey Soc. Cir RD
CrossesAlcovy River
Location3.2 M NW of Social Circle
RouteCounty Highway 1051
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.6929, -83.75117
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,259 (2024)
Projected traffic2,520 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jersey Soc. Cir RD over Alcovy River built?

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

What condition is Jersey Soc. Cir RD over Alcovy River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Jersey Soc. Cir RD over Alcovy River carry?

About 2,259 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jersey Soc. Cir RD over Alcovy River?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Jersey Soc. Cir RD over Alcovy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.