US Bridges

Virginia Ave. over I-85 Spur

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In Hapeville · Structure no. 000000012103810

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
155 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Virginia Ave. over I-85 Spur is a concrete continuous slab carrying Virginia Ave. over I-85 Spur in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,310 by 2032. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVirginia Ave.
CrossesI-85 Spur
LocationIn Hapeville
RouteCity Street 9095
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.65897, -84.42685
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,900 (2024)
Projected traffic17,310 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Virginia Ave. over I-85 Spur built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Virginia Ave. over I-85 Spur 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 March 2023.

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

About 11,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Virginia Ave. over I-85 Spur?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Virginia Ave. over I-85 Spur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.