US Bridges

SR 20 over Mckasky Creek

Fair

Bartow County, Georgia · 5 MI SE of White · Structure no. 000000001500280

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 20 over Mckasky Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 20 over Mckasky Creek in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,890 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 20
CrossesMckasky Creek
Location5 MI SE of White
RouteState Highway 20
CountyBartow County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.2216, -84.70129
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,800 (2024)
Projected traffic19,890 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 20 over Mckasky Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 20 over Mckasky Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 20 over Mckasky Creek carry?

About 15,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 20 over Mckasky Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 20 over Mckasky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.