US Bridges

Linkwood Road over I-20

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In W Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012103360

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
267 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,630
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linkwood Road over I-20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Linkwood Road over I-20 in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 3,630 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,860 by 2032. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLinkwood Road
CrossesI-20
LocationIn W Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9050
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.75988, -84.48262
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,630 (2024)
Projected traffic1,860 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Linkwood Road over I-20 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linkwood 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Linkwood Road over I-20 carry?

About 3,630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Linkwood Road over I-20?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Linkwood Road over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.