US Bridges

SR 5 over I-20

Fair

Douglas County, Georgia · In South Douglasville · Structure no. 000000009700040

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
247 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,251
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 over I-20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 5 over I-20 in Douglas County, Georgia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 61 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20,251 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,165 by 2032. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 5
CrossesI-20
LocationIn South Douglasville
RouteState Highway 5
CountyDouglas County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.72806, -84.76224
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,251 (2024)
Projected traffic39,165 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 5 over I-20 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is SR 5 over I-20 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 5 over I-20 carry?

About 20,251 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 5 over I-20?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns SR 5 over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.