US Bridges

Willingham Drive over I-85

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In College Park · Structure no. 000000012103720

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
317 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,990
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willingham Drive over I-85 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Willingham Drive over I-85 in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 4,990 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,240 by 2032. The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWillingham Drive
CrossesI-85
LocationIn College Park
RouteCity Street 9080
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.66389, -84.42199
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length317 ft (96.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,990 (2024)
Projected traffic6,240 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Willingham Drive over I-85 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willingham Drive 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 Willingham Drive over I-85 carry?

About 4,990 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Willingham Drive over I-85?

The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Willingham Drive over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.