US Bridges

Scuffel Road over I-20

Fair

McDuffie County, Georgia · 3.7 MI NE of Thomson · Structure no. 000000018900080

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scuffel Road over I-20 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scuffel Road over I-20 in McDuffie County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2031. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesScuffel Road
CrossesI-20
Location3.7 MI NE of Thomson
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyMcDuffie County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.51416, -82.47701
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2024)
Projected traffic555 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Scuffel Road over I-20 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scuffel Road over I-20 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Scuffel Road over I-20 carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Scuffel Road over I-20?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Scuffel Road over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.