US Bridges

I-20 over Oliver Creek

Good

Greene County, Georgia · 3.7 MI SE of Greensboro · Structure no. 000000013300260

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-20 over Oliver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-20 over Oliver Creek in Greene County, Georgia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 32,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,935 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-20
CrossesOliver Creek
Location3.7 MI SE of Greensboro
RouteInterstate 20
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.54897, -83.12725
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,100 (2024)
Projected traffic40,935 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$281,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-20 over Oliver Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-20 over Oliver Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-20 over Oliver Creek carry?

About 32,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-20 over Oliver Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns I-20 over Oliver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.