US Bridges

I-85 over SR 14 (us 27 Alt.)

Good

Coweta County, Georgia · 3.7 MI S of Newnan · Structure no. 000000007700400

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
272 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
69,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-85 over SR 14 (us 27 Alt.) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 over SR 14 (us 27 Alt.) in Coweta County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 69,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,930 by 2032. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-85
CrossesSR 14 (us 27 Alt.)
Location3.7 MI S of Newnan
RouteInterstate 85
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.32361, -84.77763
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 inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width139 ft (42.4 m)
Roadway width133 ft (40.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,700 (2024)
Projected traffic75,930 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$3.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-85 over SR 14 (us 27 Alt.) built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-85 over SR 14 (us 27 Alt.) 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 over SR 14 (us 27 Alt.) carry?

About 69,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-85 over SR 14 (us 27 Alt.)?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.

Who owns I-85 over SR 14 (us 27 Alt.)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.