US Bridges

Bar-J Road over I-20

Good

Carroll County, Georgia · 2 MI SE of Temple · Structure no. 000000004500530

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
329 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,220
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bar-J Road over I-20 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bar-J Road 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 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 2,220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBar-J Road
CrossesI-20
Location2 MI SE of Temple
RouteCounty Highway 319
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.71791, -85.00863
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length329 ft (100.3 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,220 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Bar-J Road over I-20 built?

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

What condition is Bar-J Road over I-20 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bar-J Road over I-20 carry?

About 2,220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bar-J Road over I-20?

The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bar-J Road over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.