US Bridges

I-20 (wbl) over Walker Creek Trib.

Fair

Haralson County, Georgia · 3 MI SW of Waco · Structure no. 000000014300210

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
77,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-20 (wbl) over Walker Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying I-20 (wbl) over Walker Creek Trib. in Haralson County, Georgia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 77,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,030 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-20 (wbl)
CrossesWalker Creek Trib.
Location3 MI SW of Waco
RouteInterstate 20
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.68836, -85.22933
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,600 (2024)
Projected traffic48,030 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$164,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-20 (wbl) over Walker Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-20 (wbl) over Walker Creek Trib. 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-20 (wbl) over Walker Creek Trib. carry?

About 77,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-20 (wbl) over Walker Creek Trib.?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns I-20 (wbl) over Walker Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.