US Bridges

I-285 over South Fork Camp Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In East Point · Structure no. 000000012102230

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
140 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
147,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-285 over South Fork Camp Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-285 over South Fork Camp Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1981, 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 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 147,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 195,045 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-285
CrossesSouth Fork Camp Creek
LocationIn East Point
RouteInterstate 285
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.65248, -84.49761
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width143 ft (43.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147,000 (2024)
Projected traffic195,045 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-285 over South Fork Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is I-285 over South Fork Camp Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I-285 over South Fork Camp Creek carry?

About 147,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-285 over South Fork Camp Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns I-285 over South Fork Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.