US Bridges

I-85 over Crooked Creek

Good

Banks County, Georgia · 5.9 MI S of Homer · Structure no. 000000001100250

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-85 over Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-85 over Crooked Creek in Banks 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 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 50,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,205 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesI-85
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location5.9 MI S of Homer
RouteInterstate 85
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.25292, -83.46658
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,700 (2024)
Projected traffic65,205 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$294,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-85 over Crooked Creek built?

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

What condition is I-85 over Crooked 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-85 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 50,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-85 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I-85 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.