US Bridges

Walton Way Ext / D over I-20

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 12.4 MI N of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024550750

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
271 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walton Way Ext / D over I-20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walton Way Ext / D over I-20 in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 25,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,395 by 2032. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWalton Way Ext / D
CrossesI-20
Location12.4 MI N of Hephzibah
RouteCounty Highway 1505
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.49484, -82.07994
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 inspectionNovember 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,100 (2024)
Projected traffic34,395 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Walton Way Ext / D over I-20 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walton Way Ext / D 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Walton Way Ext / D over I-20 carry?

About 25,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Walton Way Ext / D over I-20?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Walton Way Ext / D over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.