US Bridges

I-985 Sbl (us 23) over S-2920 Spout Springs RD

Fair

Hall County, Georgia · 0.7 MI SE of Flowery Br · Structure no. 000000013900440

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-985 Sbl (us 23) over S-2920 Spout Springs RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-985 Sbl (us 23) over S-2920 Spout Springs RD in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,960 by 2032. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesI-985 Sbl (us 23)
CrossesS-2920 Spout Springs RD
Location0.7 MI SE of Flowery Br
RouteInterstate 985
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.1789, -83.91446
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,900 (2024)
Projected traffic78,960 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$862,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-985 Sbl (us 23) over S-2920 Spout Springs RD built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-985 Sbl (us 23) over S-2920 Spout Springs RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does I-985 Sbl (us 23) over S-2920 Spout Springs RD carry?

About 25,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-985 Sbl (us 23) over S-2920 Spout Springs RD?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-985 Sbl (us 23) over S-2920 Spout Springs RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.