US Bridges

Wheeler Road over I-20

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 12 MI N of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024550390

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,155
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wheeler Road over I-20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wheeler Road over I-20 in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 9,155 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,950 by 2032. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 98 ft wide.

CarriesWheeler Road
CrossesI-20
Location12 MI N of Hephzibah
RouteCounty Highway 601
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.48789, -82.1079
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,155 (2024)
Projected traffic40,950 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
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$2.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wheeler Road over I-20 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wheeler Road 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Wheeler Road over I-20 carry?

About 9,155 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wheeler Road over I-20?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Wheeler Road over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.