US Bridges

I-20 over CR 55 Atlanta St- CSX RR

Good

Newton County, Georgia · In Covington · Structure no. 000000021700280

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
265 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
60,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-20 over CR 55 Atlanta St- CSX RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-20 over CR 55 Atlanta St- CSX RR in Newton County, Georgia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1994, 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.

It carries about 60,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,610 by 2031. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-20
CrossesCR 55 Atlanta St- CSX RR
LocationIn Covington
RouteInterstate 20
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.60761, -83.87381
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.5 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,000 (2024)
Projected traffic74,610 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-20 over CR 55 Atlanta St- CSX RR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is I-20 over CR 55 Atlanta St- CSX RR 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 I-20 over CR 55 Atlanta St- CSX RR carry?

About 60,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-20 over CR 55 Atlanta St- CSX RR?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns I-20 over CR 55 Atlanta St- CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.