Flat Shoals Road over I-85
GoodFulton County, Georgia · 2.5 M E of Union City · Structure no. 000000012102760
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 288 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,106
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Flat Shoals Road over I-85 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Flat Shoals Road over I-85 in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 61 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 18,106 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,825 by 2032. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Flat Shoals Road over I-85 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Flat Shoals Road over I-85 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Flat Shoals Road over I-85 carry?
About 18,106 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Flat Shoals Road over I-85?
The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Flat Shoals Road over I-85?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.