SR 51 over I-85
GoodFranklin County, Georgia · 5MI SW of Carnesville · Structure no. 000000011950960
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 254 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 51 over I-85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 51 over I-85 in Franklin County, Georgia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,020 by 2031. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 51 over I-85 built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 51 over I-85 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SR 51 over I-85 carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 51 over I-85?
The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns SR 51 over I-85?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.