US Bridges

Poplar Road over I-85

Good

Coweta County, Georgia · 2.5 MI E of Newnan · Structure no. 000000007751790

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
282 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poplar Road over I-85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poplar Road over I-85 in Coweta County, Georgia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 19,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,500 by 2040. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesPoplar Road
CrossesI-85
Location2.5 MI E of Newnan
RouteCounty Highway 2081
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.36013, -84.76015
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.
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,200 (2024)
Projected traffic25,500 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$37.6 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Poplar Road over I-85 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

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

About 19,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Poplar Road over I-85?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Poplar Road over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.