I-285 over Nancy Creek Trib
GoodDeKalb County, Georgia · 1.8 MI NW of Doraville · Structure no. 000000008902520
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-285 over Nancy Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying I-285 over Nancy Creek Trib in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 200,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 316,110 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-285 over Nancy Creek Trib built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-285 over Nancy Creek Trib 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 Nancy Creek Trib carry?
About 200,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I-285 over Nancy Creek Trib?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns I-285 over Nancy Creek Trib?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.