US Bridges

SR 20 over Old Covington Highway

Good

Rockdale County, Georgia · 1 MI E of Conyers · Structure no. 000000024750300

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 20 over Old Covington Highway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 20 over Old Covington Highway in Rockdale 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 34,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,950 by 2032. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 20
CrossesOld Covington Highway
Location1 MI E of Conyers
RouteState Highway 20
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.65588, -84.00324
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.8 m)
Roadway width113 ft (34.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,600 (2024)
Projected traffic67,950 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 20 over Old Covington Highway built?

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

What condition is SR 20 over Old Covington Highway 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 20 over Old Covington Highway carry?

About 34,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 20 over Old Covington Highway?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns SR 20 over Old Covington Highway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.