US Bridges

Burnt Hickory Road over I-20

Good

Douglas County, Georgia · 2.5 MI E of Douglasville · Structure no. 000000009700320

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
227 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,890
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burnt Hickory Road over I-20 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burnt Hickory Road over I-20 in Douglas County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, 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 5,890 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,850 by 2032. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBurnt Hickory Road
CrossesI-20
Location2.5 MI E of Douglasville
RouteCounty Highway 9403
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.75399, -84.70558
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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,890 (2024)
Projected traffic8,850 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Burnt Hickory Road over I-20 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burnt Hickory 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Burnt Hickory Road over I-20 carry?

About 5,890 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Burnt Hickory Road over I-20?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Burnt Hickory Road over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.