US Bridges

SR 74 Wbl over I-85

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · 1.5 M S of Fairburn · Structure no. 000000012106450

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
281 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 74 Wbl over I-85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 74 Wbl over I-85 in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 35,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,880 by 2032. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 74 Wbl
CrossesI-85
Location1.5 M S of Fairburn
RouteState Highway 74
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.5461, -84.57729
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,900 (2024)
Projected traffic29,880 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 74 Wbl over I-85 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 74 Wbl 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 74 Wbl over I-85 carry?

About 35,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 74 Wbl over I-85?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 74 Wbl over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.