US Bridges

I-20 EB to SR 12 over SR 12- CR 516

Good

Newton County, Georgia · City of Covington · Structure no. 000000021700640

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
259 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,520
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-20 EB to SR 12 over SR 12- CR 516 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-20 EB to SR 12 over SR 12- CR 516 in Newton County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 9,520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,635 by 2031. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI-20 EB to SR 12
CrossesSR 12- CR 516
LocationCity of Covington
RouteState Highway 12
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.60625, -83.87779
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,520 (2024)
Projected traffic10,635 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-20 EB to SR 12 over SR 12- CR 516 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-20 EB to SR 12 over SR 12- CR 516 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 EB to SR 12 over SR 12- CR 516 carry?

About 9,520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-20 EB to SR 12 over SR 12- CR 516?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns I-20 EB to SR 12 over SR 12- CR 516?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.