US Bridges

Ammons Bridge RD over Alcovy River

Good

Walton County, Georgia · 3.5 MI SW of Monroe · Structure no. 000000029750810

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ammons Bridge RD over Alcovy River is a concrete slab carrying Ammons Bridge RD 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAmmons Bridge RD
CrossesAlcovy River
Location3.5 MI SW of Monroe
RouteCounty Highway 170
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.76376, -83.75631
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ammons Bridge RD over Alcovy River built?

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

What condition is Ammons Bridge 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 Ammons Bridge RD over Alcovy River carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ammons Bridge RD over Alcovy River?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ammons Bridge RD over Alcovy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.