US Bridges

Almon Road over I-20

FairPosted for load

Newton County, Georgia · 0.25 MI E Rockdale CO LN · Structure no. 000000021700230

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,594
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Almon Road over I-20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Almon Road 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,594 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,910 by 2031. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAlmon Road
CrossesI-20
Location0.25 MI E Rockdale CO LN
RouteCounty Highway 301
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.62828, -83.948
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,594 (2024)
Projected traffic2,910 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Almon Road over I-20 built?

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

What condition is Almon Road over I-20 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Almon Road over I-20 carry?

About 1,594 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Almon Road over I-20?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Almon Road over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.