I-285 over N Fork Peachtree Creek
GoodDeKalb County, Georgia · In I-285/I-85 Int-Change · Structure no. 000000008900780
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,805
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-285 over N Fork Peachtree Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-285 over N Fork Peachtree Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 66 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 6,805 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 175,110 by 2031. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-285 over N Fork Peachtree Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is I-285 over N Fork Peachtree Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does I-285 over N Fork Peachtree Creek carry?
About 6,805 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-285 over N Fork Peachtree Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns I-285 over N Fork Peachtree Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.