US Bridges

I-520 over Unsanitary Trib

Fair

Richmond County, Georgia · 8.1 MI NE of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024500670

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
29,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-520 over Unsanitary Trib is a concrete culvert carrying I-520 over Unsanitary Trib in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 29,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,145 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-520
CrossesUnsanitary Trib
Location8.1 MI NE of Hephzibah
RouteInterstate 520
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.40233, -82.00048
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,700 (2024)
Projected traffic35,145 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$502,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-520 over Unsanitary Trib built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is I-520 over Unsanitary Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does I-520 over Unsanitary Trib carry?

About 29,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-520 over Unsanitary Trib?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns I-520 over Unsanitary Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.