US Bridges

SR 20 Ebl over Towaliga River

Good

Henry County, Georgia · 1.5 MI East of Hampton · Structure no. 000000015150790

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,540
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 20 Ebl over Towaliga River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 20 Ebl over Towaliga River in Henry County, Georgia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7,540 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,710 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 20 Ebl
CrossesTowaliga River
Location1.5 MI East of Hampton
RouteState Highway 20
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.39453, -84.25276
Functional classUrban 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,540 (2024)
Projected traffic16,710 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 20 Ebl over Towaliga River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 20 Ebl over Towaliga River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 20 Ebl over Towaliga River carry?

About 7,540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 20 Ebl over Towaliga River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 20 Ebl over Towaliga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.