I-20 over Shoal Creek
FairDeKalb County, Georgia · 7 MI SE of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008900560
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-20 over Shoal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-20 over Shoal Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 150,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 198,135 by 2031. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-20 over Shoal Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-20 over Shoal Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does I-20 over Shoal Creek carry?
About 150,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-20 over Shoal Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).
Who owns I-20 over Shoal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.