US Bridges

I-20 Wbl over SR 12- CSX RR (279542H)

Good

Warren County, Georgia · 6.1 MI NW of Norwood · Structure no. 000000030100220

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
261 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
131,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-20 Wbl over SR 12- CSX RR (279542H) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-20 Wbl over SR 12- CSX RR (279542H) in Warren 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 131,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,305 by 2031. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-20 Wbl
CrossesSR 12- CSX RR (279542H)
Location6.1 MI NW of Norwood
RouteInterstate 20
CountyWarren County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.49904, -82.80414
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131,000 (2024)
Projected traffic34,305 by 2031
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-20 Wbl over SR 12- CSX RR (279542H) built?

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

What condition is I-20 Wbl over SR 12- CSX RR (279542H) 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I-20 Wbl over SR 12- CSX RR (279542H) carry?

About 131,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-20 Wbl over SR 12- CSX RR (279542H)?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns I-20 Wbl over SR 12- CSX RR (279542H)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.