US Bridges

Mt Carmel Ch Road over Apalachee River

Good

Walton County, Georgia · 5 MI NE of Good Hope · Structure no. 000000029750540

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Carmel Ch Road over Apalachee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt Carmel Ch Road over Apalachee River in Walton County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMt Carmel Ch Road
CrossesApalachee River
Location5 MI NE of Good Hope
RouteCounty Highway 310
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.85486, -83.57528
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2024)
Projected traffic735 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt Carmel Ch Road over Apalachee River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Carmel Ch Road over Apalachee 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 Mt Carmel Ch Road over Apalachee River carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mt Carmel Ch Road over Apalachee River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Carmel Ch Road over Apalachee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.