US Bridges

I-20 over Alcovy Road

Good

Newton County, Georgia · In Covington · Structure no. 000000021750580

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
301 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
53,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-20 over Alcovy Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-20 over Alcovy Road 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 53,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,970 by 2031. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 151 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-20
CrossesAlcovy Road
LocationIn Covington
RouteInterstate 20
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.61529, -83.84496
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width151 ft (46.1 m)
Roadway width146 ft (44.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,900 (2024)
Projected traffic65,970 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$4.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-20 over Alcovy Road built?

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

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

About 53,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-20 over Alcovy Road?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 151 ft wide.

Who owns I-20 over Alcovy Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.