US Bridges

I-20 Ebl over Germany Creek

Good

McDuffie County, Georgia · 4.1 MI NE of Thomson · Structure no. 000000018900190

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-20 Ebl over Germany Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-20 Ebl over Germany Creek 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 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 35,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,170 by 2031. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-20 Ebl
CrossesGermany Creek
Location4.1 MI NE of Thomson
RouteInterstate 20
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.51234, -82.45856
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,900 (2024)
Projected traffic43,170 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
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$563,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-20 Ebl over Germany Creek built?

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

What condition is I-20 Ebl over Germany 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 Ebl over Germany Creek carry?

About 35,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-20 Ebl over Germany Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I-20 Ebl over Germany Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.