US Bridges

Seven Island Road over I-20

Good

Morgan County, Georgia · 1.2 MI S of Buckhead · Structure no. 000000021150650

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seven Island Road over I-20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Seven Island Road over I-20 in Morgan County, Georgia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,925 by 2030. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSeven Island Road
CrossesI-20
Location1.2 MI S of Buckhead
RouteCounty Highway 2156
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.55132, -83.35785
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.9 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2024)
Projected traffic2,925 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Seven Island Road over I-20 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seven Island 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 Seven Island Road over I-20 carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Seven Island Road over I-20?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Seven Island Road over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.