US Bridges

I-20 (ebl) over Uchee Creek

Good

Columbia County, Georgia · 2.7 MI NW of Grovetown · Structure no. 000000007300320

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
210 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
46,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-20 (ebl) over Uchee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-20 (ebl) over Uchee Creek 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 46,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,835 by 2032. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-20 (ebl)
CrossesUchee Creek
Location2.7 MI NW of Grovetown
RouteInterstate 20
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.48577, -82.22232
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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,900 (2024)
Projected traffic56,835 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-20 (ebl) over Uchee Creek built?

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

What condition is I-20 (ebl) over Uchee Creek 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 I-20 (ebl) over Uchee Creek carry?

About 46,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-20 (ebl) over Uchee Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I-20 (ebl) over Uchee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.