US Bridges

SR 20 over Yellow River

Fair

Rockdale County, Georgia · 2 MI N of Conyers · Structure no. 000000024700030

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
273 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 20 over Yellow River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 20 over Yellow River in Rockdale County, Georgia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 75 years old, older 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 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,640 by 2032. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 20
CrossesYellow River
Location2 MI N of Conyers
RouteState Highway 20
CountyRockdale County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.69232, -83.99688
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,600 (2024)
Projected traffic20,640 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 20 over Yellow River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR 20 over Yellow River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 20 over Yellow River carry?

About 11,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 20 over Yellow River?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SR 20 over Yellow River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.