US Bridges

US 78 Wbl / SR 10 over Alcovy River

Good

Walton County, Georgia · 3 MI E of Between · Structure no. 000000029700510

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
246 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 78 Wbl / SR 10 over Alcovy River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 78 Wbl / SR 10 over Alcovy River in Walton County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,475 by 2032. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 78 Wbl / SR 10
CrossesAlcovy River
Location3 MI E of Between
RouteU.S. Route 78
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.80481, -83.75901
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2024)
Projected traffic29,475 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 78 Wbl / SR 10 over Alcovy River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 78 Wbl / SR 10 over Alcovy River?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 78 Wbl / SR 10 over Alcovy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.