Flat Shoals Road over I-20
GoodDeKalb County, Georgia · 6 MI S of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008903150
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 218 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Flat Shoals Road over I-20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Flat Shoals 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,695 by 2031. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Flat Shoals Road over I-20 built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Flat Shoals 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 Shoals Road over I-20 carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Flat Shoals Road over I-20?
The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns Flat Shoals Road over I-20?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.