US Bridges

I-85 (nbl) over CR 201 Bethlehem Ch RD

Good

Coweta County, Georgia · 1.8 MI W of Moreland · Structure no. 000000007700350

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
63,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-85 (nbl) over CR 201 Bethlehem Ch RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 (nbl) over CR 201 Bethlehem Ch RD in Coweta County, Georgia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 63,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,100 by 2032. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 163 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-85 (nbl)
CrossesCR 201 Bethlehem Ch RD
Location1.8 MI W of Moreland
RouteInterstate 85
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.2827, -84.79895
Functional classRural 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 inspectionDecember 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width163 ft (49.7 m)
Roadway width157 ft (47.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,800 (2024)
Projected traffic71,100 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-85 (nbl) over CR 201 Bethlehem Ch RD built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-85 (nbl) over CR 201 Bethlehem Ch RD 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I-85 (nbl) over CR 201 Bethlehem Ch RD carry?

About 63,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-85 (nbl) over CR 201 Bethlehem Ch RD?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 163 ft wide.

Who owns I-85 (nbl) over CR 201 Bethlehem Ch RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.