US Bridges

Fairview Road over I-85

Fair

Franklin County, Georgia · 3.5 MI SW of Lavonia · Structure no. 000000011900340

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
290 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairview Road over I-85 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairview Road over I-85 in Franklin County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2031. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFairview Road
CrossesI-85
Location3.5 MI SW of Lavonia
RouteCounty Highway 383
CountyFranklin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.42041, -83.1661
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2024)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairview Road over I-85 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairview Road over I-85 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Fairview Road over I-85 carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fairview Road over I-85?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Fairview Road over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.