US Bridges

SR 223 over I-20

Good

McDuffie County, Georgia · 4.9 MI NW of Thomson · Structure no. 000000018900150

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
309 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 223 over I-20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 223 over I-20 in McDuffie County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2031. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 223
CrossesI-20
Location4.9 MI NW of Thomson
RouteState Highway 223
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.50318, -82.57447
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length309 ft (94.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2024)
Projected traffic675 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 223 over I-20 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 223 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 223 over I-20 carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 223 over I-20?

The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 223 over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.