US Bridges

Collinsworth Road over I-85

Good

Coweta County, Georgia · 2 MI SE of Palmetto · Structure no. 000000007751370

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
213 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Collinsworth Road over I-85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Collinsworth Road 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 14,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,060 by 2032. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCollinsworth Road
CrossesI-85
Location2 MI SE of Palmetto
RouteCounty Highway 846
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.50012, -84.63886
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,600 (2024)
Projected traffic12,060 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Collinsworth Road over I-85 built?

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

What condition is Collinsworth Road 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 Collinsworth Road over I-85 carry?

About 14,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Collinsworth Road over I-85?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Collinsworth Road over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.