Sims Bridge Road over Apalachee River
FairWalton County, Georgia · 2 MI NE of Gratis · Structure no. 000000029700490
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sims Bridge Road over Apalachee River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sims Bridge Road over Apalachee River in Walton County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sims Bridge Road over Apalachee River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sims Bridge Road over Apalachee 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Sims Bridge Road over Apalachee River carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sims Bridge Road over Apalachee River?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Sims Bridge Road over Apalachee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.