US Bridges

SR 11 over Apalachee River

Good

Walton County, Georgia · 7.5 MI N of Monroe · Structure no. 000000029751050

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 11 over Apalachee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 11 over Apalachee River in Walton County, Georgia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 12,800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,925 by 2038. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 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 11
CrossesApalachee River
Location7.5 MI N of Monroe
RouteState Highway 11
CountyWalton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.90028, -83.72323
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,800 (2024)
Projected traffic10,925 by 2038
Trucks11%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$32 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 11 over Apalachee River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 11 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 11 over Apalachee River carry?

About 12,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 11 over Apalachee River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 11 over Apalachee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.