US Bridges

I-85 over Abandoned CSX Railroad

Good

Clayton County, Georgia · 0.03 MI E of Fulton CO LN · Structure no. 000000006300430

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
77,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-85 over Abandoned CSX Railroad is a concrete frame carrying I-85 over Abandoned CSX Railroad in Clayton County, Georgia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 64 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 77,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 105,090 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 443 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesI-85
CrossesAbandoned CSX Railroad
Location0.03 MI E of Fulton CO LN
RouteInterstate 85
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.62811, -84.456
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width443 ft (135 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,100 (2024)
Projected traffic105,090 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-85 over Abandoned CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is I-85 over Abandoned CSX Railroad 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-85 over Abandoned CSX Railroad carry?

About 77,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-85 over Abandoned CSX Railroad?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 443 ft wide.

Who owns I-85 over Abandoned CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.