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Morgan County, GA · Structure #000000021100360

I-20 WBL

I-20 WBL in 5.6 MI SE Of Buckhead, Morgan County, Georgia received a condition grade of B (70/100). Built in 1968, the bridge carries 137K vehicles daily on I-20 WBL over Oconee River Overflow.

I-20 WBL carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 70/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.

The bridge was built in 1968 and is now 58 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. I-20 WBL carries an average daily traffic count of 137,000 vehicles, with 2 lane(s) crossing Oconee River Overflow. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
70/100
70
Condition Score
137K
Daily Traffic
1968
Year Built
85.3m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
7/9

The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureGood
7/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
6/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I-20 WBL
Crosses Over
Oconee River Overflow
State
Georgia
County
Morgan County
Location
5.6 MI SE Of Buckhead
Year Built
1968
Age
58 years
Daily Traffic
137,000
Lanes
2
Length
85.3 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000021100360

About This Bridge

I-20 WBL is a 58-year-old bridge located 5.6 MI SE Of Buckhead in Morgan County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-20 WBL over Oconee River Overflow with 2 traffic lanes, handling approximately 137K vehicles per day. Built in 1968, the structure spans 85.3 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (70/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 6/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

5.6 MI SE Of Buckhead, Morgan County, Georgia

33.534253, -83.272142

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Frequently Asked Questions

I-20 WBL has a Condition Score of 70/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

I-20 WBL was built in 1968, making it 58 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I-20 WBL carries approximately 137K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 2 traffic lanes. It is 85.3 meters long and located on I-20 WBL in 5.6 MI SE Of Buckhead, Morgan County, Georgia.

No, I-20 WBL is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

I-20 WBL is located 5.6 MI SE Of Buckhead in Morgan County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-20 WBL over Oconee River Overflow. Its coordinates are 33.534253, -83.272142. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I-20 WBL carries I-20 WBL over Oconee River Overflow. The bridge is 85.3 meters long and was built in 1968.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.

Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.