US Bridges

New Hope Church Ro over Alcovy River

Good

Walton County, Georgia · 2 MI NE of Between · Structure no. 000000029750930

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,540
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Hope Church Ro over Alcovy River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Hope Church Ro over Alcovy River in Walton County, Georgia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 5,540 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,585 by 2030. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesNew Hope Church Ro
CrossesAlcovy River
Location2 MI NE of Between
RouteCounty Highway 56
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.83973, -83.78772
Functional classRural Minor 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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,540 (2024)
Projected traffic3,585 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 New Hope Church Ro over Alcovy River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Hope Church Ro 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 New Hope Church Ro over Alcovy River carry?

About 5,540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is New Hope Church Ro over Alcovy River?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns New Hope Church Ro over Alcovy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.