SR 81 over Apalachee River
Walton County, Georgia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SR 81 over Apalachee River in Walton County, Georgia, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the superstructure, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 14,000 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 84 of the 115 inventoried bridges in Walton County rated good (73.0%); 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 good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 184 ft |
| Location | 1.5 Mi NE of Bold Springs |
| NBI structure number | 000000029750980 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
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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