US Bridges

I-85 over Crockett Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Georgia · 7.7 MI SW of Carnesville · Structure no. 000000011900370

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-85 over Crockett Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-85 over Crockett Creek in Franklin County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 48,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,610 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-85
CrossesCrockett Creek
Location7.7 MI SW of Carnesville
RouteInterstate 85
CountyFranklin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.32785, -83.35722
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,500 (2024)
Projected traffic59,610 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$199,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-85 over Crockett Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-85 over Crockett Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-85 over Crockett Creek carry?

About 48,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-85 over Crockett Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-85 over Crockett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.