US Bridges

SR 74 Ebl over I-85

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · 1.5 M S of Fairburn · Structure no. 000000012100690

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
278 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 74 Ebl over I-85 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 74 Ebl over I-85 in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 60 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 14,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,880 by 2032. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 74 Ebl
CrossesI-85
Location1.5 M S of Fairburn
RouteState Highway 74
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.54601, -84.57756
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,200 (2024)
Projected traffic29,880 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 74 Ebl over I-85 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SR 74 Ebl over I-85 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 74 Ebl over I-85 carry?

About 14,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 74 Ebl over I-85?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 74 Ebl over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.