I-85 Sbl over Stephens Creek
FairFranklin County, Georgia · 1.2 MI NW of Carnesville · Structure no. 000000011900450
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 96 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-85 Sbl over Stephens Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-85 Sbl over Stephens Creek in Franklin County, Georgia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 5 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 34,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,910 by 2031. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-85 Sbl over Stephens Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is I-85 Sbl over Stephens 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 Sbl over Stephens Creek carry?
About 34,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-85 Sbl over Stephens Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns I-85 Sbl over Stephens Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.