US Bridges

SR 20 over Carter Creek

Good

Bartow County, Georgia · 5 MI S of White · Structure no. 000000001501340

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 20 over Carter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 20 over Carter Creek in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 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 15,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,890 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSR 20
CrossesCarter Creek
Location5 MI S of White
RouteState Highway 20
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.22022, -84.72195
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (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$164,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 20 over Carter Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is SR 20 over Carter Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 20 over Carter Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 20 over Carter Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 20 over Carter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.