US Bridges

I-20- Ramps over Cobb Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 8 MI SE of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008900570

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
196,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-20- Ramps over Cobb Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-20- Ramps over Cobb Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 196,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 271,425 by 2031. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-20- Ramps
CrossesCobb Creek
Location8 MI SE of Decatur
RouteInterstate 20
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.71412, -84.2368
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196,000 (2024)
Projected traffic271,425 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$839,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-20- Ramps over Cobb Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is I-20- Ramps over Cobb Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-20- Ramps over Cobb Creek carry?

About 196,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-20- Ramps over Cobb Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-20- Ramps over Cobb Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.