US Bridges

I-520 over CR1501 Wrightsboro RD

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 10.5 MI N of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024500570

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
163 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
95,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-520 over CR1501 Wrightsboro RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-520 over CR1501 Wrightsboro RD in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 52 years old, older 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 95,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 115,665 by 2032. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-520
CrossesCR1501 Wrightsboro RD
Location10.5 MI N of Hephzibah
RouteInterstate 520
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.46674, -82.08337
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.8 m)
Roadway width121 ft (36.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95,100 (2024)
Projected traffic115,665 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
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$2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-520 over CR1501 Wrightsboro RD built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is I-520 over CR1501 Wrightsboro RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-520 over CR1501 Wrightsboro RD carry?

About 95,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-520 over CR1501 Wrightsboro RD?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns I-520 over CR1501 Wrightsboro RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.