I-85 over Beaver Ruin Creek
GoodGwinnett County, Georgia · 2 MI SE of Norcross · Structure no. 000000013500500
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 303,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-85 over Beaver Ruin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-85 over Beaver Ruin Creek in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 66 years old, older 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 303,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 415,260 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-85 over Beaver Ruin Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is I-85 over Beaver Ruin 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does I-85 over Beaver Ruin Creek carry?
About 303,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-85 over Beaver Ruin Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).
Who owns I-85 over Beaver Ruin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.