US Bridges

Mt Vernon Road over I-20

Fair

Douglas County, Georgia · 6.5 MI E of Douglasville · Structure no. 000000009700430

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
218 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Vernon Road over I-20 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt Vernon 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,935 by 2032. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMt Vernon Road
CrossesI-20
Location6.5 MI E of Douglasville
RouteCity Street 9040
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.77185, -84.63699
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2024)
Projected traffic4,935 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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt Vernon Road over I-20 built?

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

What condition is Mt Vernon Road over I-20 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Mt Vernon Road over I-20 carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mt Vernon Road over I-20?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Vernon Road over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.