US Bridges

I-85 (nbl) over Transco Gas Lines

Good

Coweta County, Georgia · 5 MI NE of Newnan · Structure no. 000000007700490

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
531 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
86,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-85 (nbl) over Transco Gas Lines is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 (nbl) over Transco Gas Lines in Coweta County, Georgia. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 86,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,495 by 2032. The structure is 531 ft (161.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-85 (nbl)
CrossesTransco Gas Lines
Location5 MI NE of Newnan
RouteInterstate 85
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.43386, -84.71229
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length531 ft (161.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86,600 (2024)
Projected traffic93,495 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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$4.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-85 (nbl) over Transco Gas Lines built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is I-85 (nbl) over Transco Gas Lines 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) over Transco Gas Lines carry?

About 86,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-85 (nbl) over Transco Gas Lines?

The structure is 531 ft (161.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns I-85 (nbl) over Transco Gas Lines?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.