US Bridges

Bobby Brown Pkwy over I-85

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In College Park · Structure no. 000000012152640

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
304 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,470
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bobby Brown Pkwy over I-85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bobby Brown Pkwy over I-85 in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7,470 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,320 by 2032. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBobby Brown Pkwy
CrossesI-85
LocationIn College Park
RouteCity Street 6397
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.66013, -84.42952
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,470 (2024)
Projected traffic10,320 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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 Bobby Brown Pkwy over I-85 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bobby Brown Pkwy 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Bobby Brown Pkwy over I-85 carry?

About 7,470 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bobby Brown Pkwy over I-85?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Bobby Brown Pkwy over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.