US Bridges

Jonesboro Road over I-85

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · 1.5 M SE of Union City · Structure no. 000000012100800

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
308 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
34,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jonesboro Road over I-85 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jonesboro Road over I-85 in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 59 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 34,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,945 by 2032. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJonesboro Road
CrossesI-85
Location1.5 M SE of Union City
RouteState Highway 138
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.56704, -84.53387
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,500 (2024)
Projected traffic39,945 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$3.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jonesboro Road over I-85 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Jonesboro Road 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 April 2024.

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

About 34,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jonesboro Road over I-85?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Jonesboro Road over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.