US Bridges

I-20 Ebl over Big Indian Creek Trib

Good

Morgan County, Georgia · 5.2 MI SE of Rutledge · Structure no. 000000021100260

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
39,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-20 Ebl over Big Indian Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying I-20 Ebl over Big Indian Creek Trib in Morgan County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 39,300 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,275 by 2030. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-20 Ebl
CrossesBig Indian Creek Trib
Location5.2 MI SE of Rutledge
RouteInterstate 20
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.57744, -83.54151
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,300 (2024)
Projected traffic49,275 by 2030
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$158,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-20 Ebl over Big Indian Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-20 Ebl over Big Indian Creek Trib 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 I-20 Ebl over Big Indian Creek Trib carry?

About 39,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I-20 Ebl over Big Indian Creek Trib?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns I-20 Ebl over Big Indian Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.