I-20 Wbl over Alcovy River
GoodNewton County, Georgia · 2.5 MI E of Covington · Structure no. 000000021700380
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 192 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 38,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-20 Wbl over Alcovy River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-20 Wbl over Alcovy River in Newton County, Georgia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 38,300 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,300 by 2032. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-20 Wbl over Alcovy River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is I-20 Wbl over Alcovy River 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 Wbl over Alcovy River carry?
About 38,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is I-20 Wbl over Alcovy River?
The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I-20 Wbl over Alcovy River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.