US Bridges

I-285 over Sullivan Creek

Good

Clayton County, Georgia · 2 MI W of JCT I-75 · Structure no. 000000006300530

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
186,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-285 over Sullivan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-285 over Sullivan Creek in Clayton County, Georgia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 66 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 186,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 219,195 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-285
CrossesSullivan Creek
Location2 MI W of JCT I-75
RouteInterstate 285
CountyClayton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.61863, -84.43378
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186,000 (2024)
Projected traffic219,195 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure13
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-285 over Sullivan Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is I-285 over Sullivan Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-285 over Sullivan Creek carry?

About 186,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-285 over Sullivan Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns I-285 over Sullivan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.