US Bridges

I-20 Ebl over CR 214- North Sugar Crk

Fair

Morgan County, Georgia · 1.9 MI SW of Buckhead · Structure no. 000000021100320

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
193 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
35,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-20 Ebl over CR 214- North Sugar Crk is a concrete tee beam carrying I-20 Ebl over CR 214- North Sugar Crk 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 35,300 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,170 by 2031. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-20 Ebl
CrossesCR 214- North Sugar Crk
Location1.9 MI SW of Buckhead
RouteInterstate 20
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.55429, -83.39157
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,300 (2024)
Projected traffic43,170 by 2031
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-20 Ebl over CR 214- North Sugar Crk built?

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

What condition is I-20 Ebl over CR 214- North Sugar Crk 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 I-20 Ebl over CR 214- North Sugar Crk carry?

About 35,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-20 Ebl over CR 214- North Sugar Crk?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I-20 Ebl over CR 214- North Sugar Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.