I-285 over CSX Rr- Burnt Creek
GoodDeKalb County, Georgia · 2.1 MI N of Clarkston · Structure no. 000000008900830
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 284 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 201,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-285 over CSX Rr- Burnt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-285 over CSX Rr- Burnt Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 57 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 201,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 291,105 by 2031. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 151 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-285 over CSX Rr- Burnt Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is I-285 over CSX Rr- Burnt 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does I-285 over CSX Rr- Burnt Creek carry?
About 201,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-285 over CSX Rr- Burnt Creek?
The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 151 ft wide.
Who owns I-285 over CSX Rr- Burnt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.