US Bridges

I-20 Wbl over Big Indian Creek

Good

Morgan County, Georgia · 4.9 MI SE of Rutledge · Structure no. 000000021150830

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-20 Wbl over Big Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-20 Wbl over Big Indian Creek in Morgan County, Georgia. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 38,300 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,575 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-20 Wbl
CrossesBig Indian Creek
Location4.9 MI SE of Rutledge
RouteInterstate 20
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.57742, -83.55126
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,300 (2024)
Projected traffic51,575 by 2042
Trucks24%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$14.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-20 Wbl over Big Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-20 Wbl over Big Indian Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-20 Wbl over Big Indian Creek carry?

About 38,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I-20 Wbl over Big Indian Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I-20 Wbl over Big Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.