US Bridges

I-20 Turn Around over I-20

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 1.5 MI W of Lithion · Structure no. 000000008951550

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
215 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-20 Turn Around over I-20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-20 Turn Around over I-20 in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 161,550 by 2031. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesI-20 Turn Around
CrossesI-20
Location1.5 MI W of Lithion
RouteInterstate 20
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.70242, -84.12369
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,047 (2024)
Projected traffic161,550 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-20 Turn Around over I-20 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-20 Turn Around 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-20 Turn Around over I-20 carry?

About 2,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-20 Turn Around over I-20?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns I-20 Turn Around over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.