US Bridges

Wrightsboro Road over I-20

Fair

McDuffie County, Georgia · 3.2 MI N of Thomson · Structure no. 000000018900260

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
297 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
960
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wrightsboro Road over I-20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wrightsboro Road 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 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 960 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2031. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWrightsboro Road
CrossesI-20
Location3.2 MI N of Thomson
RouteCounty Highway 2150
CountyMcDuffie County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.50916, -82.52173
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (2024)
Projected traffic465 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wrightsboro Road over I-20 built?

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

What condition is Wrightsboro 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 Wrightsboro Road over I-20 carry?

About 960 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wrightsboro Road over I-20?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wrightsboro Road over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.