I-285 over South Utoy Creek
GoodFulton County, Georgia · In West Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012102320
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 149,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-285 over South Utoy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-285 over South Utoy Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 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 149,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 206,595 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 146 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-285 over South Utoy Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is I-285 over South Utoy 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does I-285 over South Utoy Creek carry?
About 149,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-285 over South Utoy Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.
Who owns I-285 over South Utoy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.