US Bridges

Buffington Road over I-85

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · 2 M E of Union City · Structure no. 000000012103640

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
302 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,180
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buffington Road over I-85 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buffington Road over I-85 in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, 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 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 7,180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,295 by 2032. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBuffington Road
CrossesI-85
Location2 M E of Union City
RouteCity Street 9075
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.59489, -84.49723
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,180 (2024)
Projected traffic8,295 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$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Buffington Road over I-85 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buffington 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 Buffington Road over I-85 carry?

About 7,180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Buffington Road over I-85?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Buffington Road over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.