US Bridges

I-85 (nbl Ramp) over CR 1008 Sullivan Road

Good

Clayton County, Georgia · 0.3 MI SW of Atl Airport · Structure no. 000000006301240

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-85 (nbl Ramp) over CR 1008 Sullivan Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 (nbl Ramp) over CR 1008 Sullivan Road 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 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 14,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,985 by 2032. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-85 (nbl Ramp)
CrossesCR 1008 Sullivan Road
Location0.3 MI SW of Atl Airport
RouteInterstate 85
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.62466, -84.45711
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,900 (2024)
Projected traffic26,985 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 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 (nbl Ramp) over CR 1008 Sullivan Road built?

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

What condition is I-85 (nbl Ramp) over CR 1008 Sullivan Road 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 (nbl Ramp) over CR 1008 Sullivan Road carry?

About 14,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-85 (nbl Ramp) over CR 1008 Sullivan Road?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I-85 (nbl Ramp) over CR 1008 Sullivan Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.