US Bridges

I-85 over M-9213- Peachtree Creek

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012102130

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,177 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
151,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-85 over M-9213- Peachtree Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 over M-9213- Peachtree Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 41 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 151,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 315,285 by 2032. The structure is 1,177 ft (358.7 m) long and 173 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-85
CrossesM-9213- Peachtree Creek
LocationIn N Atlanta
RouteInterstate 85
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.82353, -84.35367
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,177 ft (358.7 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width173 ft (52.7 m)
Roadway width170 ft (51.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151,000 (2024)
Projected traffic315,285 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure13
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$27.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-85 over M-9213- Peachtree Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is I-85 over M-9213- Peachtree 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I-85 over M-9213- Peachtree Creek carry?

About 151,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-85 over M-9213- Peachtree Creek?

The structure is 1,177 ft (358.7 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 173 ft wide.

Who owns I-85 over M-9213- Peachtree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.