US Bridges

I-20 Ebl over North Fork Ogeechee Riv

Good

Taliaferro County, Georgia · 2.1 MI SW of Crawfordvill · Structure no. 000000026500150

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-20 Ebl over North Fork Ogeechee Riv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-20 Ebl over North Fork Ogeechee Riv 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 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-20 Ebl
CrossesNorth Fork Ogeechee Riv
Location2.1 MI SW of Crawfordvill
RouteInterstate 20
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.53006, -82.91961
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,400 (2024)
Projected traffic38,670 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-20 Ebl over North Fork Ogeechee Riv built?

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

What condition is I-20 Ebl over North Fork Ogeechee Riv 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-20 Ebl over North Fork Ogeechee Riv carry?

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

How long is I-20 Ebl over North Fork Ogeechee Riv?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-20 Ebl over North Fork Ogeechee Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.