US Bridges

South Vanwert RD over I-20

Good

Carroll County, Georgia · 2.5 MI W of Villa Rica · Structure no. 000000004500540

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
344 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,020
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Vanwert RD over I-20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Vanwert RD over I-20 in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 3,020 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,425 by 2031. The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSouth Vanwert RD
CrossesI-20
Location2.5 MI W of Villa Rica
RouteCounty Highway 356
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.71927, -84.95679
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length344 ft (104.9 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,020 (2024)
Projected traffic7,425 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Vanwert RD over I-20 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Vanwert RD 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 South Vanwert RD over I-20 carry?

About 3,020 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South Vanwert RD over I-20?

The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns South Vanwert RD over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.