US Bridges

Old West Point RD over I-85@ 1.21N

GoodPosted for load

Harris County, Georgia · 0.1 MI E of West Point · Structure no. 000000014500500

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old West Point RD over I-85@ 1.21N is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old West Point RD over I-85@ 1.21N in Harris County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2030. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld West Point RD
CrossesI-85@ 1.21N
Location0.1 MI E of West Point
RouteCounty Highway 1427
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.86728, -85.16504
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating24.9 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2024)
Projected traffic465 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old West Point RD over I-85@ 1.21N built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old West Point RD over I-85@ 1.21N 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Old West Point RD over I-85@ 1.21N carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old West Point RD over I-85@ 1.21N?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old West Point RD over I-85@ 1.21N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.