US Bridges

Bethany Church RD over I-20 @ Ml 139.75

Fair

Greene County, Georgia · 2.3 MI NE of Siloam · Structure no. 000000013300220

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
332 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethany Church RD over I-20 @ Ml 139.75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bethany Church RD over I-20 @ Ml 139.75 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 6 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBethany Church RD
CrossesI-20 @ Ml 139.75
Location2.3 MI NE of Siloam
RouteCounty Highway 196
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.54838, -83.04399
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
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$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethany Church RD over I-20 @ Ml 139.75 built?

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

What condition is Bethany Church RD over I-20 @ Ml 139.75 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 Bethany Church RD over I-20 @ Ml 139.75 carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bethany Church RD over I-20 @ Ml 139.75?

The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bethany Church RD over I-20 @ Ml 139.75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.