US Bridges

I-85 Sbl over Peachtree Creek

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012105520

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
272 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
192,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-85 Sbl over Peachtree Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 Sbl over Peachtree Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 192,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 298,740 by 2032. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-85 Sbl
CrossesPeachtree Creek
LocationIn N Atlanta
RouteInterstate 85
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.81823, -84.36233
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.1 m)
Roadway width105 ft (32.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192,000 (2024)
Projected traffic298,740 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$3.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-85 Sbl over Peachtree Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I-85 Sbl over Peachtree 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-85 Sbl over Peachtree Creek carry?

About 192,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-85 Sbl over Peachtree Creek?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns I-85 Sbl over Peachtree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.