Panola Road over I-20
FairDeKalb County, Georgia · 3.7 MI W of Lithonia · Structure no. 000000008902280
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 225 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Panola Road over I-20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Panola Road over I-20 in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 27,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,620 by 2031. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Panola Road over I-20 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Panola Road over I-20 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Panola Road over I-20 carry?
About 27,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Panola Road over I-20?
The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns Panola Road over I-20?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.