I-20 over Pole Bridge Creek
GoodDeKalb County, Georgia · 2.5 MI SW of Lithonia · Structure no. 000000008951510
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 168 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 141,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-20 over Pole Bridge Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-20 over Pole Bridge Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 188 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-20 over Pole Bridge Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is I-20 over Pole Bridge Creek 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 carry?
About 141,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-20 over Pole Bridge Creek?
The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 188 ft wide.
Who owns I-20 over Pole Bridge Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.