US Bridges

SR 81 over Apalachee River

Good

Walton County, Georgia · 1.5 MI NE of Bold Springs · Structure no. 000000029750980

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 81 over Apalachee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 81 over Apalachee River in Walton County, Georgia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,600 by 2035. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 81
CrossesApalachee River
Location1.5 MI NE of Bold Springs
RouteState Highway 81
CountyWalton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.91594, -83.78152
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2024)
Projected traffic25,600 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$24.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 81 over Apalachee River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

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

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 81 over Apalachee River?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 81 over Apalachee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.