US Bridges

Fayetteville RD over I-85

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · 1.7 M SE of Fairburn · Structure no. 000000012102690

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
345 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,330
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fayetteville RD over I-85 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fayetteville RD 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 2,330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,640 by 2032. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFayetteville RD
CrossesI-85
Location1.7 M SE of Fairburn
RouteCity Street 9379
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.55637, -84.5541
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum 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 15
Structure length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,330 (2024)
Projected traffic2,640 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fayetteville RD over I-85 built?

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

What condition is Fayetteville RD 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 Fayetteville RD over I-85 carry?

About 2,330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fayetteville RD over I-85?

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Fayetteville RD over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.