US Bridges

Brownwood Road over I-20

Good

Morgan County, Georgia · 3.5 MI SW of Madison · Structure no. 000000021100190

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

About this bridge

Brownwood Road over I-20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brownwood 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 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 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2030. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBrownwood Road
CrossesI-20
Location3.5 MI SW of Madison
RouteCounty Highway 246
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.57325, -83.52516
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2024)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Brownwood Road over I-20 built?

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

What condition is Brownwood 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 September 2024.

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

About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brownwood Road over I-20?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Brownwood Road over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.