US Bridges

Post Road over I-20

Good

Douglas County, Georgia · 5.5 MI West of Douglasvil · Structure no. 000000009700340

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
328 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,790
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Post Road over I-20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Post 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 9,790 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,725 by 2032. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPost Road
CrossesI-20
Location5.5 MI West of Douglasvil
RouteCounty Highway 2278
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.71899, -84.83279
Functional classRural Major 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length328 ft (100 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,790 (2024)
Projected traffic10,725 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Post Road over I-20 built?

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

What condition is Post 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 Post Road over I-20 carry?

About 9,790 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Post Road over I-20?

The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Post Road over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.