US Bridges

Flat Shoal Road over I-20

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · In Atlanta · Structure no. 000000008903140

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,106
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flat Shoal Road over I-20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Flat Shoal Road over I-20 in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 18,106 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,300 by 2031. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFlat Shoal Road
CrossesI-20
LocationIn Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9122
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.72681, -84.32395
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,106 (2024)
Projected traffic15,300 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Flat Shoal Road over I-20 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flat Shoal Road over I-20 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Flat Shoal Road over I-20 carry?

About 18,106 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Flat Shoal Road over I-20?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Flat Shoal Road over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.