US Bridges

Six Flags Drive over I-20

GoodPosted for load

Cobb County, Georgia · 5 MI South East of Austel · Structure no. 000000006701720

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
304 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Six Flags Drive over I-20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Six Flags Drive over I-20 in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,235 by 2032. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSix Flags Drive
CrossesI-20
Location5 MI South East of Austel
RouteCity Street 9328
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.77395, -84.56051
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,900 (2024)
Projected traffic14,235 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Six Flags Drive over I-20 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Six Flags Drive over I-20 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Six Flags Drive over I-20 carry?

About 15,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Six Flags Drive over I-20?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Six Flags Drive over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.