Walton County Bridge Report Card
Walton County scores 96 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Walton County, Georgia
Walton County has 115 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 2 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 1.7% is at or below the 1.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,644 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Walton County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 96/100 (A). The county has 115 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 2 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,644 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 1.7% | 3.5 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.2% of measured traffic | 0.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 44 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 676,088 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 1.7% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 44 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 1,644 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Walton County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Haulk RD over Little Haynes Creek Trib | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,594 | 1957 |
| Dewey Hogan Road over Beaverdam Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1959 |
| US 78 Wbl / SR 10 over M-3301 E Marable Street | High traffic | Good | 30,900 | 1964 |
| US 78 Wbl / SR 10 over SR 138 | High traffic | Good | 29,200 | 1964 |
| US 78 / SR 10 over Jacks Creek | High traffic | Good | 28,400 | 1978 |
| US 78 / SR 10 over Big Flat Creek | High traffic | Good | 28,100 | 1985 |
| US 78 Ebl / SR 10 over M-3301 E Marable Street | High traffic | Good | 26,400 | 1964 |
| US 78 Ebl / SR 10 over SR 10 Bus Wbl | High traffic | Fair | 26,400 | 1964 |
| US 78 Ebl / SR 10 over Alcovy River | High traffic | Fair | 24,700 | 1950 |
| US 78 Ebl over Apalachee River | High traffic | Good | 23,200 | 1976 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.