US Bridges

SR 81 over Alcovy River

Good

Walton County, Georgia · 2 MI SW of Bold Springs · Structure no. 000000029750860

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 81 over Alcovy River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 81 over Alcovy River in Walton County, Georgia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,400 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 81
CrossesAlcovy River
Location2 MI SW of Bold Springs
RouteState Highway 81
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.88164, -83.82415
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2024)
Projected traffic14,400 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 81 over Alcovy River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 81 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 SR 81 over Alcovy River carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 81 over Alcovy River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 81 over Alcovy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.