US Bridges

SR 77 over I-20

Fair

Greene County, Georgia · In North Siloam · Structure no. 000000013300190

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
289 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,470
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 77 over I-20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 77 over I-20 in Greene County, Georgia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,470 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2031. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesSR 77
CrossesI-20
LocationIn North Siloam
RouteState Highway 77
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.54405, -83.0798
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,470 (2024)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2031
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 77 over I-20 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 77 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 77 over I-20 carry?

About 1,470 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 77 over I-20?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 77 over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.