US Bridges

Tyson Road over I-20 (wbl)

Good

Douglas County, Georgia · 7.8 MI W of Douglasville · Structure no. 000000009700180

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,594
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tyson Road over I-20 (wbl) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tyson Road over I-20 (wbl) in Douglas County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,594 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTyson Road
CrossesI-20 (wbl)
Location7.8 MI W of Douglasville
RouteCounty Highway 247
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.72306, -84.87916
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,594 (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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tyson Road over I-20 (wbl) built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tyson Road over I-20 (wbl) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Tyson Road over I-20 (wbl) carry?

About 1,594 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tyson Road over I-20 (wbl)?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Tyson Road over I-20 (wbl)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.