US Bridges

Central Ave. over I-85

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In Hapeville · Structure no. 000000012103700

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
315 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,906
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Ave. over I-85 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Central Ave. 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 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 7,906 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,070 by 2032. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesCentral Ave.
CrossesI-85
LocationIn Hapeville
RouteCity Street 9079
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.66442, -84.42049
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,906 (2024)
Projected traffic8,070 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Ave. over I-85 built?

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

What condition is Central Ave. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Central Ave. over I-85 carry?

About 7,906 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Central Ave. over I-85?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Central Ave. over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.