Sims Bridge Road over Apalachee River
Walton County, Georgia · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Sims Bridge Road over Apalachee River in Walton County, Georgia, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 750 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 29 of the 115 inventoried bridges in Walton County rated fair (25.2%); 2 (1.7%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated August 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete multiple box beam |
| Length | about 200 ft |
| Location | 2 Mi NE of Gratis |
| NBI structure number | 000000029700490 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Walton County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 78 Wbl / SR 10 over M-3301 E Marable Street | 1964 | 30,900 | Good |
| US 78 Wbl / SR 10 over SR 138 | 1964 | 29,200 | Good |
| US 78 / SR 10 over Jacks Creek | 1978 | 28,400 | Good |
| US 78 / SR 10 over Big Flat Creek | 1985 | 28,100 | Good |
| US 78 Ebl / SR 10 over M-3301 E Marable Street | 1964 | 26,400 | Good |
| US 78 Ebl / SR 10 over SR 10 Bus Wbl | 1964 | 26,400 | Fair |
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