I-20 over Pole Bridge Creek Trib
GoodDeKalb County, Georgia · 2.6 MI SW of Lithonia · Structure no. 000000008900590
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 141,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-20 over Pole Bridge Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying I-20 over Pole Bridge Creek Trib 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 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 141,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 196,995 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-20 over Pole Bridge Creek Trib built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-20 over Pole Bridge Creek Trib 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does I-20 over Pole Bridge Creek Trib carry?
About 141,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-20 over Pole Bridge Creek Trib?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns I-20 over Pole Bridge Creek Trib?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.