US Bridges

Stagecoach Road over I-85

Good

Franklin County, Georgia · 1.1 MI NW of Carnesville · Structure no. 000000011951130

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
267 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stagecoach Road over I-85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stagecoach Road over I-85 in Franklin County, Georgia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2031. The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesStagecoach Road
CrossesI-85
Location1.1 MI NW of Carnesville
RouteCounty Highway 187
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.38364, -83.24553
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length267 ft (81.3 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2024)
Projected traffic105 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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$35.5 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Stagecoach Road over I-85 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

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

About 90 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stagecoach Road over I-85?

The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Stagecoach Road over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.