US Bridges

Brown Road over I-85

Good

Franklin County, Georgia · 3.2 MI NE of Carnesville · Structure no. 000000011951160

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
252 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brown Road over I-85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brown Road over I-85 in Franklin County, Georgia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,140 by 2031. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBrown Road
CrossesI-85
Location3.2 MI NE of Carnesville
RouteCounty Highway 97
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.40555, -83.19868
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2024)
Projected traffic1,140 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$33.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Brown Road over I-85 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

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

About 700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Brown Road over I-85?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Brown Road over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.