US Bridges

Neal Road over I-85

Good

Franklin County, Georgia · 9.3 MI SW of Carnesville · Structure no. 000000011951120

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Neal Road over I-85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Neal Road over I-85 in Franklin County, Georgia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2031. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNeal Road
CrossesI-85
Location9.3 MI SW of Carnesville
RouteCounty Highway 258
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.31191, -83.3802
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic165 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$36 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Neal Road over I-85 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Neal Road 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 Neal Road over I-85 carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Neal Road over I-85?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Neal Road over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.