US Bridges

County Line Road over Alcovy River

Good

Walton County, Georgia · 3 MI W of Social Circle · Structure no. 000000029750790

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Line Road over Alcovy River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Line Road over Alcovy River in Walton County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Line Road
CrossesAlcovy River
Location3 MI W of Social Circle
RouteCounty Highway 162
CountyWalton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.66655, -83.76412
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Line Road over Alcovy River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Line Road 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 County Line Road over Alcovy River carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Line Road over Alcovy River?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Line Road over Alcovy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.