US Bridges

I-20 over E Fork Dried Indian Crk

Good

Newton County, Georgia · In Covington · Structure no. 000000021700300

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-20 over E Fork Dried Indian Crk is a concrete culvert carrying I-20 over E Fork Dried Indian Crk 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.

It carries about 60,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,610 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-20
CrossesE Fork Dried Indian Crk
LocationIn Covington
RouteInterstate 20
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.61521, -83.85533
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,000 (2024)
Projected traffic74,610 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$257,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-20 over E Fork Dried Indian Crk built?

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

What condition is I-20 over E Fork Dried Indian Crk 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I-20 over E Fork Dried Indian Crk carry?

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

How long is I-20 over E Fork Dried Indian Crk?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-20 over E Fork Dried Indian Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.