US Bridges

Old Mill Road over I-20

Good

Morgan County, Georgia · 3 MI SW of Rutledge · Structure no. 000000021100210

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
280 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Mill Road over I-20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Mill 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2030. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Mill Road
CrossesI-20
Location3 MI SW of Rutledge
RouteCounty Highway 249
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.60027, -83.65194
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2024)
Projected traffic930 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Mill Road over I-20 built?

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

What condition is Old Mill 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 Old Mill Road over I-20 carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Mill Road over I-20?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Mill Road over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.