US Bridges

I-20 over Beaverdam Creek

Good

Taliaferro County, Georgia · 2.7 MI SW of Crawfordvill · Structure no. 000000026500140

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-20 over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-20 over Beaverdam Creek 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 30,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,670 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-20
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location2.7 MI SW of Crawfordvill
RouteInterstate 20
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.52997, -82.93333
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,400 (2024)
Projected traffic38,670 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$245,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-20 over Beaverdam Creek built?

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

What condition is I-20 over Beaverdam Creek 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 I-20 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 30,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-20 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns I-20 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.