US Bridges

Social Circle RD over I-20

GoodPosted for load

Newton County, Georgia · 6.5 MI E of Covington · Structure no. 000000021700160

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
278 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Social Circle RD over I-20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Social Circle RD over I-20 in Newton County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2031. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSocial Circle RD
CrossesI-20
Location6.5 MI E of Covington
RouteCounty Highway 114
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.61147, -83.72017
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2024)
Projected traffic105 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Social Circle RD over I-20 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Social Circle RD 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Social Circle RD over I-20 carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Social Circle RD over I-20?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Social Circle RD over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.