US Bridges

Hf Reed Ind. Pkwy over I-985 (us 23) Stream 15

Good

Hall County, Georgia · 1.9 MI South of Oakwood · Structure no. 000000013951160

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
497 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,594
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hf Reed Ind. Pkwy over I-985 (us 23) Stream 15 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hf Reed Ind. Pkwy over I-985 (us 23) Stream 15 in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 1,594 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,460 by 2040. The structure is 497 ft (151.5 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHf Reed Ind. Pkwy
CrossesI-985 (us 23) Stream 15
Location1.9 MI South of Oakwood
RouteCounty Highway 62515
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.20222, -83.89386
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length497 ft (151.5 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width105 ft (32.1 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,594 (2024)
Projected traffic25,460 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$66.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hf Reed Ind. Pkwy over I-985 (us 23) Stream 15 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hf Reed Ind. Pkwy over I-985 (us 23) Stream 15 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Hf Reed Ind. Pkwy over I-985 (us 23) Stream 15 carry?

About 1,594 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hf Reed Ind. Pkwy over I-985 (us 23) Stream 15?

The structure is 497 ft (151.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns Hf Reed Ind. Pkwy over I-985 (us 23) Stream 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.