US Bridges

Margaret Gr Ch RD over I-20

Good

Taliaferro County, Georgia · 3.9 MI SW of Crawfordvill · Structure no. 000000026500080

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
285 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Margaret Gr Ch RD over I-20 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Margaret Gr Ch RD over I-20 in Taliaferro County, Georgia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMargaret Gr Ch RD
CrossesI-20
Location3.9 MI SW of Crawfordvill
RouteCounty Highway 38
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.52788, -82.95713
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Margaret Gr Ch RD over I-20 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Margaret Gr Ch RD 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Margaret Gr Ch RD over I-20 carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Margaret Gr Ch RD over I-20?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Margaret Gr Ch RD over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.