US Bridges

Clark Howell over I-285 & (2) I-285 Ramps

Fair

Clayton County, Georgia · 0.43 MI W of I-75 · Structure no. 000000006300990

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
583 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,870
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark Howell over I-285 & (2) I-285 Ramps is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Clark Howell over I-285 & (2) I-285 Ramps in Clayton County, Georgia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 4,870 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,090 by 2032. The structure is 583 ft (177.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesClark Howell
CrossesI-285 & (2) I-285 Ramps
Location0.43 MI W of I-75
RouteCity Street 9096
CountyClayton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.63182, -84.4099
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length583 ft (177.7 m)
Longest span216 ft (65.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,870 (2024)
Projected traffic6,090 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Clark Howell over I-285 & (2) I-285 Ramps built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark Howell over I-285 & (2) I-285 Ramps 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Clark Howell over I-285 & (2) I-285 Ramps carry?

About 4,870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clark Howell over I-285 & (2) I-285 Ramps?

The structure is 583 ft (177.7 m) long with a longest span of 216 ft (65.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Clark Howell over I-285 & (2) I-285 Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.