US Bridges

Chamblin Road over I-20

Good

Columbia County, Georgia · 1.2 MI N of SR-223 · Structure no. 000000007300250

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
271 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chamblin Road over I-20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chamblin Road over I-20 in Columbia County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 12,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChamblin Road
CrossesI-20
Location1.2 MI N of SR-223
RouteCounty Highway 238
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.48501, -82.21423
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 inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,800 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chamblin Road over I-20 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chamblin 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Chamblin Road over I-20 carry?

About 12,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chamblin Road over I-20?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Chamblin Road over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.