I-85 (nbl) over Grove Creek
FairBanks County, Georgia · 5.9 MI S of Homer · Structure no. 000000001100270
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 204 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 49,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-85 (nbl) over Grove Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-85 (nbl) over Grove Creek in Banks County, Georgia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 62 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 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-85 (nbl) over Grove Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is I-85 (nbl) over Grove 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does I-85 (nbl) over Grove Creek carry?
About 49,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-85 (nbl) over Grove Creek?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I-85 (nbl) over Grove Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.