US Bridges

Liberty Road over I-20

Good

Douglas County, Georgia · In East Villa Rica · Structure no. 000000009700410

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
312 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty Road over I-20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Liberty 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 20,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,570 by 2032. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLiberty Road
CrossesI-20
LocationIn East Villa Rica
RouteCounty Highway 2876
CountyDouglas County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.72484, -84.90075
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,800 (2024)
Projected traffic24,570 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Liberty Road over I-20 built?

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

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

About 20,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Liberty Road over I-20?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty Road over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.