US Bridges

Carters Ford Road over I-20

Good

Taliaferro County, Georgia · 4.2 MI SE of Crawfordvill · Structure no. 000000026500210

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

About this bridge

Carters Ford Road over I-20 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carters Ford Road 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2031. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCarters Ford Road
CrossesI-20
Location4.2 MI SE of Crawfordvill
RouteCounty Highway 2179
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.51161, -82.8469
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length321 ft (97.8 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2024)
Projected traffic15 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Carters Ford Road over I-20 built?

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

What condition is Carters Ford Road 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Carters Ford Road over I-20 carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Carters Ford Road over I-20?

The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Carters Ford Road over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.