US Bridges

I-285 Cb Off Ramp over Proctor Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In W Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012102560

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,170
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-285 Cb Off Ramp over Proctor Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-285 Cb Off Ramp over Proctor Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6,170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,420 by 2032. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-285 Cb Off Ramp
CrossesProctor Creek
LocationIn W Atlanta
RouteInterstate 285
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.79968, -84.48763
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,170 (2024)
Projected traffic6,420 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$989,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-285 Cb Off Ramp over Proctor Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-285 Cb Off Ramp over Proctor 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-285 Cb Off Ramp over Proctor Creek carry?

About 6,170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-285 Cb Off Ramp over Proctor Creek?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns I-285 Cb Off Ramp over Proctor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.