I-285 over S Fork Peachtree Creek
FairDeKalb County, Georgia · 0.7 MI W of Clarkston · Structure no. 000000008900880
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 193,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-285 over S Fork Peachtree Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-285 over S Fork Peachtree Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 193,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 275,835 by 2031. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-285 over S Fork Peachtree Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-285 over S Fork Peachtree Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does I-285 over S Fork Peachtree Creek carry?
About 193,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-285 over S Fork Peachtree Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns I-285 over S Fork Peachtree Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.