US Bridges

SR 85 Nbl over Morning Creek

Good

Fayette County, Georgia · 3.5 MI North of Fayettevi · Structure no. 000000011350620

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 85 Nbl over Morning Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 85 Nbl over Morning Creek in Fayette County, Georgia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 32,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,400 by 2031. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 85 Nbl
CrossesMorning Creek
Location3.5 MI North of Fayettevi
RouteState Highway 85
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.49491, -84.42995
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,200 (2024)
Projected traffic38,400 by 2031
Trucks5%
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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 85 Nbl over Morning Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 85 Nbl over Morning 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 Morning Creek carry?

About 32,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 85 Nbl over Morning Creek?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 85 Nbl over Morning Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.