US Bridges

SR 10 over Apalachee River

Good

Walton County, Georgia · 4 MI E of Gratis · Structure no. 000000029750990

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
410 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 10 over Apalachee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 10 over Apalachee River in Walton County, Georgia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 20,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,120 by 2035. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 10
CrossesApalachee River
Location4 MI E of Gratis
RouteU.S. Route 78
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.88143, -83.59241
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,100 (2024)
Projected traffic21,120 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionHighway traffic not carried
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$54.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 10 over Apalachee River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 10 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 10 over Apalachee River carry?

About 20,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 10 over Apalachee River?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 10 over Apalachee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.