US Bridges

Fears Road over I-20

Good

Morgan County, Georgia · 3.4 MI S of Rutledge · Structure no. 000000021100090

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
335 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fears Road over I-20 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fears Road over I-20 in Morgan County, Georgia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2030. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFears Road
CrossesI-20
Location3.4 MI S of Rutledge
RouteCounty Highway 69
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.58118, -83.5888
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length335 ft (102.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2024)
Projected traffic930 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fears Road over I-20 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fears Road 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Fears Road over I-20 carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fears Road over I-20?

The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Fears Road over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.