US Bridges

SR 142 over I-20

Good

Newton County, Georgia · 1 MI East of Covington · Structure no. 000000021750570

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
303 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 142 over I-20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 142 over I-20 in Newton County, Georgia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,845 by 2031. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 142
CrossesI-20
Location1 MI East of Covington
RouteState Highway 142
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.61268, -83.82501
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2024)
Projected traffic13,845 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$4.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 142 over I-20 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 142 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 142 over I-20 carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 142 over I-20?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns SR 142 over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.