US Bridges

SR 61 Nbl over I-20

Fair

Carroll County, Georgia · In W Villa Rica · Structure no. 000000004500330

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
327 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 61 Nbl over I-20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 61 Nbl over I-20 in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 35,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,595 by 2031. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 61 Nbl
CrossesI-20
LocationIn W Villa Rica
RouteState Highway 61
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.72226, -84.93922
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length327 ft (99.7 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,700 (2024)
Projected traffic29,595 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 61 Nbl over I-20 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 61 Nbl over I-20 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 61 Nbl over I-20 carry?

About 35,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 61 Nbl over I-20?

The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 61 Nbl over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.