US Bridges

SR 44 over I-20

Good

Greene County, Georgia · 2.5 MI S of Greenesboro · Structure no. 000000013350520

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
266 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 44 over I-20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 44 over I-20 in Greene County, Georgia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 13,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,525 by 2031. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSR 44
CrossesI-20
Location2.5 MI S of Greenesboro
RouteState Highway 44
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.54578, -83.20538
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,200 (2024)
Projected traffic15,525 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 44 over I-20 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 44 over I-20 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 SR 44 over I-20 carry?

About 13,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 44 over I-20?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns SR 44 over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.