I-85 over Morning Creek Trib
FairFulton County, Georgia · 1.8 MI NE of Union City · Structure no. 000000012101970
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 170,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-85 over Morning Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying I-85 over Morning Creek Trib in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6 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 170,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 206,760 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-85 over Morning Creek Trib built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-85 over Morning Creek Trib 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 2023.
How much traffic does I-85 over Morning Creek Trib carry?
About 170,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-85 over Morning Creek Trib?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).
Who owns I-85 over Morning Creek Trib?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.