US Bridges

SR 85 Nbl over Camp Creek

Good

Fayette County, Georgia · 5 MI N of Fayetteville · Structure no. 000000011300130

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
32,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 85 Nbl over Camp Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 85 Nbl over Camp Creek in Fayette County, Georgia. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 32,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,575 by 2031. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 85 Nbl
CrossesCamp Creek
Location5 MI N of Fayetteville
RouteState Highway 85
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.51693, -84.42741
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,000 (2024)
Projected traffic37,575 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$949,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 85 Nbl over Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 85 Nbl over Camp 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 85 Nbl over Camp Creek carry?

About 32,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 85 Nbl over Camp Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 85 Nbl over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.