US Bridges

Factory Shoals RD over I-20

Fair

Cobb County, Georgia · 4.1 MI SE of Austell · Structure no. 000000006701350

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
440 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Factory Shoals RD over I-20 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Factory Shoals RD over I-20 in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,855 by 2032. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFactory Shoals RD
CrossesI-20
Location4.1 MI SE of Austell
RouteCounty Highway 2626
CountyCobb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.7751, -84.57883
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,047 (2024)
Projected traffic18,855 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Factory Shoals RD over I-20 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Factory Shoals RD over I-20 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Factory Shoals RD over I-20 carry?

About 2,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Factory Shoals RD over I-20?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Factory Shoals RD over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.