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DeKalb County, GA · Structure #000000008900550

I-20

I-20 in 3.5 MI S Of Decatur, DeKalb County, Georgia received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1959, the bridge carries 152K vehicles daily on I-20 over Doolittle Creek. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
152K
Daily Traffic
1959
Year Built
9.1m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

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

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I-20
Crosses Over
Doolittle Creek
State
Georgia
County
DeKalb County
Location
3.5 MI S Of Decatur
Year Built
1959
Reconstructed
1995
Age
67 years
Daily Traffic
152,000
Lanes
10
Length
9.1 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000008900550

About This Bridge

I-20 is a 67-year-old bridge located 3.5 MI S Of Decatur in DeKalb County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-20 over Doolittle Creek with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 152K vehicles per day. Built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1995, the structure spans 9.1 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

3.5 MI S Of Decatur, DeKalb County, Georgia

33.714822, -84.297944

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Frequently Asked Questions

I-20 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

I-20 was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1995, making it 67 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I-20 carries approximately 152K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 10 traffic lanes. It is 9.1 meters long and located on I-20 in 3.5 MI S Of Decatur, DeKalb County, Georgia.

Yes, I-20 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.

I-20 is located 3.5 MI S Of Decatur in DeKalb County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-20 over Doolittle Creek. Its coordinates are 33.714822, -84.297944. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I-20 carries I-20 over Doolittle Creek. The bridge is 9.1 meters long and was built in 1959, with reconstruction in 1995.

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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.