US Bridges

I-85 (nbl) over SR 164

Fair

Banks County, Georgia · 5 MI SE of Homer · Structure no. 000000001100310

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-85 (nbl) over SR 164 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 (nbl) over SR 164 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 5 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 151 ft (46 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-85 (nbl)
CrossesSR 164
Location5 MI SE of Homer
RouteInterstate 85
CountyBanks County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.28189, -83.42912
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,500 (2024)
Projected traffic61,860 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$885,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-85 (nbl) over SR 164 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 SR 164 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 SR 164 carry?

About 49,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-85 (nbl) over SR 164?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-85 (nbl) over SR 164?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.