US Bridges

Bohannon Road over I-85

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · 2 Miles SW of Fairburn · Structure no. 000000012102630

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
280 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bohannon Road over I-85 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bohannon Road over I-85 in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBohannon Road
CrossesI-85
Location2 Miles SW of Fairburn
RouteCounty Highway 627
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.53913, -84.59149
Functional classRural 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.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,047 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bohannon Road over I-85 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bohannon Road over I-85 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bohannon Road over I-85 carry?

About 2,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bohannon Road over I-85?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Bohannon Road over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.