US Bridges

Palmetto-Tyrone RD over I-85

Good

Coweta County, Georgia · 2.2 MI S of Palmetto · Structure no. 000000007700690

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
293 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,480
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palmetto-Tyrone RD over I-85 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Palmetto-Tyrone RD over I-85 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 4,480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesPalmetto-Tyrone RD
CrossesI-85
Location2.2 MI S of Palmetto
RouteCounty Highway 1599
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.48116, -84.65713
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,480 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Palmetto-Tyrone RD over I-85 built?

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

What condition is Palmetto-Tyrone RD over I-85 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Palmetto-Tyrone RD over I-85 carry?

About 4,480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Palmetto-Tyrone RD over I-85?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Palmetto-Tyrone RD over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.