US Bridges

I-85 over Clear Creek

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012105500

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
257 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
197,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-85 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 over Clear Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 197,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 349,800 by 2032. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 185 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-85
CrossesClear Creek
LocationIn N Atlanta
RouteInterstate 85
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.80388, -84.38442
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width185 ft (56.3 m)
Roadway width181 ft (55.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic197,000 (2024)
Projected traffic349,800 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$5.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-85 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-85 over Clear Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-85 over Clear Creek carry?

About 197,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I-85 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 185 ft wide.

Who owns I-85 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.