US Bridges

SR 85 Sbl over Camp Creek

Good

Fayette County, Georgia · 5 MI N of Fayetteville · Structure no. 000000011300140

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
162 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
28,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 85 Sbl over Camp Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 85 Sbl over Camp Creek in Fayette County, Georgia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 28,900 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 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 85 Sbl
CrossesCamp Creek
Location5 MI N of Fayetteville
RouteState Highway 85
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.51701, -84.42761
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,900 (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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$949,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 85 Sbl over Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 85 Sbl 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 Sbl over Camp Creek carry?

About 28,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 85 Sbl 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 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 85 Sbl over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.