I-20 over Childers Creek
GoodMcDuffie County, Georgia · 6 MI NW of Thomson · Structure no. 000000018900170
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,700
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-20 over Childers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-20 over Childers Creek in McDuffie County, Georgia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 30,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,735 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-20 over Childers Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-20 over Childers Creek 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 I-20 over Childers Creek carry?
About 30,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-20 over Childers Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns I-20 over Childers Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.