US Bridges

I-85 Nbl & Sbl over CR 122 Turkey Crk Road

Good

Coweta County, Georgia · 2.8 MI SE of Newnan · Structure no. 000000007700430

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-85 Nbl & Sbl over CR 122 Turkey Crk Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 Nbl & Sbl over CR 122 Turkey Crk Road in Coweta County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-85 Nbl & Sbl
CrossesCR 122 Turkey Crk Road
Location2.8 MI SE of Newnan
RouteInterstate 85
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.35167, -84.76055
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 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 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$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-85 Nbl & Sbl over CR 122 Turkey Crk Road built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-85 Nbl & Sbl over CR 122 Turkey Crk 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I-85 Nbl & Sbl over CR 122 Turkey Crk Road carry?

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

How long is I-85 Nbl & Sbl over CR 122 Turkey Crk Road?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.

Who owns I-85 Nbl & Sbl over CR 122 Turkey Crk Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.