US Bridges

Bright Star Road over I-20

Good

Douglas County, Georgia · At W Douglasville C.L. · Structure no. 000000009700310

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
330 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,369
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bright Star Road over I-20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bright Star Road over I-20 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 5,369 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,180 by 2032. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBright Star Road
CrossesI-20
LocationAt W Douglasville C.L.
RouteCity Street 9397
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.7234, -84.77686
Functional classUrban Collector

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 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 rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,369 (2024)
Projected traffic9,180 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$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bright Star Road over I-20 built?

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

What condition is Bright Star Road 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Bright Star Road over I-20 carry?

About 5,369 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bright Star Road over I-20?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Bright Star Road over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.