I-285 over Indian Creek
FairDeKalb County, Georgia · 0.8 MI SW of Clarkston · Structure no. 000000008900900
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 195,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-285 over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-285 over Indian Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 195,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 271,965 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-285 over Indian 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 Indian Creek carry?
About 195,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I-285 over Indian Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns I-285 over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.