US 221/ SR 47 over I-20
Columbia County, Georgia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US 221/ SR 47 over I-20 in Columbia County, Georgia, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 11,900 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 62 of the 68 inventoried bridges in Columbia County rated good (91.2%); 0 (0.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated June 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 240 ft |
| Location | 1 Mi N of SR-223 |
| NBI structure number | 000000007350310 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Columbia County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-20 (wbl) over Kiokee Creek | 1966 | 47,000 | Good |
| I-20 (ebl) over Uchee Creek | 1966 | 46,900 | Good |
| I-20 (ebl) over Kiokee Creek | 1966 | 39,800 | Good |
| I-20 (wbl) over Uchee Creek | 1966 | 39,200 | Good |
| Belair Road over I-20 | 1964 | 38,500 | Good |
| SR 104 over Reeds Creek | 1962 | 36,000 | Good |
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