I-85 over Crooked Creek
FairBanks County, Georgia · 5.9 MI S of Homer · Structure no. 000000001100260
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 49,500
- 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 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 49,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,860 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does I-85 over Crooked Creek carry?
About 49,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-85 over Crooked Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns I-85 over Crooked Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.