US Bridges

I-20 (wbl) over Keaton Creek

Good

Douglas County, Georgia · 7.75 MI W of Douglasville · Structure no. 000000009700200

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
83,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-20 (wbl) over Keaton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-20 (wbl) over Keaton Creek 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 83,200 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 103,425 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-20 (wbl)
CrossesKeaton Creek
Location7.75 MI W of Douglasville
RouteInterstate 20
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.72217, -84.85664
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83,200 (2024)
Projected traffic103,425 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
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$276,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-20 (wbl) over Keaton Creek built?

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

What condition is I-20 (wbl) over Keaton 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-20 (wbl) over Keaton Creek carry?

About 83,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-20 (wbl) over Keaton Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns I-20 (wbl) over Keaton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.