US Bridges

SR 154 over I-85

Good

Coweta County, Georgia · 4.8 MI S of Palmetto · Structure no. 000000007751300

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
223 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 154 over I-85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 154 over I-85 in Coweta County, Georgia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 18,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,370 by 2032. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 154
CrossesI-85
Location4.8 MI S of Palmetto
RouteState Highway 154
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.44317, -84.69404
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,600 (2024)
Projected traffic23,370 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 154 over I-85 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 154 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 154 over I-85 carry?

About 18,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 154 over I-85?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SR 154 over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.