US Bridges

I-20 Wbl over SR 1 (us 27)

Good

Carroll County, Georgia · 1 MI S of Bremen · Structure no. 000000004500580

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
66,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-20 Wbl over SR 1 (us 27) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-20 Wbl over SR 1 (us 27) 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 66,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,170 by 2031. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-20 Wbl
CrossesSR 1 (us 27)
Location1 MI S of Bremen
RouteInterstate 20
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.68568, -85.15123
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,300 (2024)
Projected traffic52,170 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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-20 Wbl over SR 1 (us 27) built?

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

What condition is I-20 Wbl over SR 1 (us 27) 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 I-20 Wbl over SR 1 (us 27) carry?

About 66,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-20 Wbl over SR 1 (us 27)?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-20 Wbl over SR 1 (us 27)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.