US Bridges

Almon Road over I-20

Good

Newton County, Georgia · 2.5 MI W of Covington · Structure no. 000000021750510

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
223 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,420
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Almon Road over I-20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Almon Road over I-20 in Newton County, Georgia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 4,420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,930 by 2031. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAlmon Road
CrossesI-20
Location2.5 MI W of Covington
RouteCounty Highway 43
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.61575, -83.92056
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,420 (2024)
Projected traffic3,930 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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$2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Almon Road over I-20 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Almon Road over I-20 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 Almon Road over I-20 carry?

About 4,420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Almon Road over I-20?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Almon Road over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.