US Bridges

Three Points RD over I-20

Good

McDuffie County, Georgia · 4.1 MI NW of Thomson · Structure no. 000000018950270

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
266 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Three Points RD over I-20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Three Points RD over I-20 in McDuffie County, Georgia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,850 by 2032. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesThree Points RD
CrossesI-20
Location4.1 MI NW of Thomson
RouteCounty Highway 21
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.50546, -82.55523
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2024)
Projected traffic8,850 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Three Points RD over I-20 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Three Points RD 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 Three Points RD over I-20 carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Three Points RD over I-20?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Three Points RD over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.