US Bridges

US 78 SR 10 over I-20

Good

McDuffie County, Georgia · 3 MI N of Thomson · Structure no. 000000018950160

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
277 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 78 SR 10 over I-20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 78 SR 10 over I-20 in McDuffie County, Georgia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,180 by 2031. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 95 ft wide.

CarriesUS 78 SR 10
CrossesI-20
Location3 MI N of Thomson
RouteU.S. Route 78
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.51134, -82.50225
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,300 (2024)
Projected traffic6,180 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$3.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 78 SR 10 over I-20 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 78 SR 10 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 US 78 SR 10 over I-20 carry?

About 13,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 78 SR 10 over I-20?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns US 78 SR 10 over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.