I-20 over Sweetwater Creek
GoodDouglas County, Georgia · 7.7 MI E of Douglasville · Structure no. 000000009700250
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 300 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 117,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-20 over Sweetwater Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-20 over Sweetwater Creek in Douglas County, Georgia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 63 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 117,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 143,775 by 2032. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 138 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-20 over Sweetwater Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is I-20 over Sweetwater 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 over Sweetwater Creek carry?
About 117,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-20 over Sweetwater Creek?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.
Who owns I-20 over Sweetwater Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.