US Bridges

Parks Mill Road over I-20

Fair

Morgan County, Georgia · 3.5 MI SE of Buckhead · Structure no. 000000021100180

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
376 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parks Mill Road over I-20 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parks Mill Road over I-20 in Morgan 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 519 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2030. The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesParks Mill Road
CrossesI-20
Location3.5 MI SE of Buckhead
RouteCounty Highway 146
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.53993, -83.31507
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length376 ft (114.6 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2024)
Projected traffic2,550 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Parks Mill Road over I-20 built?

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

What condition is Parks Mill 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Parks Mill Road over I-20 carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Parks Mill Road over I-20?

The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Parks Mill Road over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.