US Bridges

SR 20 over Ball Play Branch

Good

Floyd County, Georgia · 5.7 MI W of Coosa · Structure no. 000000011500250

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,930
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 20 over Ball Play Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 20 over Ball Play Branch in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 92 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 6,930 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,665 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long.

CarriesSR 20
CrossesBall Play Branch
Location5.7 MI W of Coosa
RouteState Highway 20
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.25146, -85.45281
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,930 (2024)
Projected traffic7,665 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 20 over Ball Play Branch built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is SR 20 over Ball Play Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 20 over Ball Play Branch carry?

About 6,930 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 20 over Ball Play Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 20 over Ball Play Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.