I-285 over Shoal Creek
GoodDeKalb County, Georgia · 8.5 MI SE of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008900980
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 202 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 144,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-285 over Shoal Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-285 over Shoal Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 59 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 144,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 226,185 by 2031. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Shoal Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is I-285 over Shoal 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does I-285 over Shoal Creek carry?
About 144,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-285 over Shoal Creek?
The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.
Who owns I-285 over Shoal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.