US Bridges

I-85 Nbl over Indian Creek

Good

Franklin County, Georgia · 3.5 MI SW of Carnesville · Structure no. 000000011951220

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
275 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-85 Nbl over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 Nbl over Indian Creek in Franklin County, Georgia. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 47,600 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,495 by 2031. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-85 Nbl
CrossesIndian Creek
Location3.5 MI SW of Carnesville
RouteInterstate 85
CountyFranklin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.36124, -83.29505
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,600 (2024)
Projected traffic57,495 by 2031
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$36.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-85 Nbl over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-85 Nbl over Indian Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-85 Nbl over Indian Creek carry?

About 47,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is I-85 Nbl over Indian Creek?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I-85 Nbl over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.