US Bridges

SR 11 over I-20

Good

Newton County, Georgia · 5.5 MI E of Covington · Structure no. 000000021750520

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
228 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 11 over I-20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 11 over I-20 in Newton County, Georgia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 12,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,175 by 2031. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 78 ft wide.

CarriesSR 11
CrossesI-20
Location5.5 MI E of Covington
RouteState Highway 11
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.61241, -83.75013
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,600 (2024)
Projected traffic14,175 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$2.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 11 over I-20 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 11 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 SR 11 over I-20 carry?

About 12,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 11 over I-20?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns SR 11 over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.