US Bridges

L. Fayetteville RD over I-85

Fair

Coweta County, Georgia · 2.5 MI E of Newnan · Structure no. 000000007700520

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
299 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L. Fayetteville RD over I-85 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying L. Fayetteville RD over I-85 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,785 by 2032. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesL. Fayetteville RD
CrossesI-85
Location2.5 MI E of Newnan
RouteCity Street 3500
CountyCoweta County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.37522, -84.75785
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,300 (2024)
Projected traffic22,785 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 L. Fayetteville RD over I-85 built?

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

What condition is L. Fayetteville RD over I-85 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does L. Fayetteville RD over I-85 carry?

About 15,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is L. Fayetteville RD over I-85?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns L. Fayetteville RD over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.