US Bridges

Spence Road over I-85

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · 1.3 S of Fairburn · Structure no. 000000012100710

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
268 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,880
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spence Road over I-85 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spence Road over I-85 in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, 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 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 8,880 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,235 by 2032. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSpence Road
CrossesI-85
Location1.3 S of Fairburn
RouteState Highway 92
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.54983, -84.5687
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,880 (2024)
Projected traffic8,235 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 Spence Road over I-85 built?

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

What condition is Spence 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Spence Road over I-85 carry?

About 8,880 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Spence Road over I-85?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Spence Road over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.