I-20 over Snapfinger Creek
FairDeKalb County, Georgia · 8.5 MI W of Lithonia · Structure no. 000000008900580
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 195 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 161,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-20 over Snapfinger Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-20 over Snapfinger Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1978, 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 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 161,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 229,605 by 2031. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 119 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-20 over Snapfinger Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is I-20 over Snapfinger 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does I-20 over Snapfinger Creek carry?
About 161,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-20 over Snapfinger Creek?
The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.
Who owns I-20 over Snapfinger Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.