US Bridges

North County Line over I-20

Good

Douglas County, Georgia · 4.2 MI E of Douglasville · Structure no. 000000009700100

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
243 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North County Line over I-20 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North County Line over I-20 in Douglas County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,510 by 2032. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNorth County Line
CrossesI-20
Location4.2 MI E of Douglasville
RouteCounty Highway 9040
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.76231, -84.67553
Functional classUrban 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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2024)
Projected traffic3,510 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North County Line over I-20 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is North County Line 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does North County Line over I-20 carry?

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

How long is North County Line over I-20?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns North County Line over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.