US Bridges

Atlantic Avenue over I-20

Good

Haralson County, Georgia · 1 MI S of Waco · Structure no. 000000014300290

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
327 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,470
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atlantic Avenue over I-20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Atlantic Avenue over I-20 in Haralson County, Georgia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,470 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,750 by 2032. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAtlantic Avenue
CrossesI-20
Location1 MI S of Waco
RouteCounty Highway 1605
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.68914, -85.18831
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 length327 ft (99.7 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,470 (2024)
Projected traffic12,750 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Atlantic Avenue over I-20 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Atlantic Avenue 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Atlantic Avenue over I-20 carry?

About 1,470 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Atlantic Avenue over I-20?

The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Atlantic Avenue over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.