US Bridges

Farm Market Road over I-85

Good

Barrow County, Georgia · 9 MI NW of Winder · Structure no. 000000001350510

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
229 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm Market Road over I-85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farm Market Road over I-85 in Barrow County, Georgia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 25,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,040 by 2032. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 65 ft wide.

CarriesFarm Market Road
CrossesI-85
Location9 MI NW of Winder
RouteState Highway 211
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.09705, -83.81215
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,300 (2024)
Projected traffic23,040 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Farm Market Road over I-85 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm Market Road over I-85 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Farm Market Road over I-85 carry?

About 25,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Farm Market Road over I-85?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Farm Market Road over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.