US Bridges

I-85 Sbl over Indian Creek

Good

Franklin County, Georgia · 3.5 MI SW of Carnesville · Structure no. 000000011951230

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
34,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-85 Sbl over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 Sbl 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 34,400 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 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-85 Sbl
CrossesIndian Creek
Location3.5 MI SW of Carnesville
RouteInterstate 85
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.36136, -83.29548
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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,400 (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 Sbl over Indian Creek built?

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

What condition is I-85 Sbl 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 Sbl over Indian Creek carry?

About 34,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is I-85 Sbl 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 68 ft wide.

Who owns I-85 Sbl over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.