I-20 EBL
Carrying I-20 EBL over GERMANY CREEK
4.1 MI NE OF THOMSON, McDuffie, Georgia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: I-20 EBL
The I-20 EBL bridge in McDuffie, Georgia carries I-20 EBL over GERMANY CREEK. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 29.3 meters (96 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 35,900 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Georgia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How I-20 EBL compares
Live comparison across Georgia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1966
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 29.3 m (96 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.3 m (40 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 35,900 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000018900190
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I-20 EBL is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare I-20 EBL against other structures in McDuffie and across Georgia. Georgia bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for I-20 EBL?
I-20 EBL in McDuffie, Georgia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is I-20 EBL inspected?
I-20 EBL's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 35,900 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-20 EBL is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for I-20 EBL?
I-20 EBL has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining I-20 EBL?
I-20 EBL is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is I-20 EBL and does age affect safety?
I-20 EBL was built in 1966, making it 60 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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