I-85 over Gravelly Creek
GoodJackson County, Georgia · 3.9 MI NW of Commerce · Structure no. 000000015700470
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 54,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-85 over Gravelly Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-85 over Gravelly Creek in Jackson 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.
It carries about 54,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,000 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-85 over Gravelly Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-85 over Gravelly 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does I-85 over Gravelly Creek carry?
About 54,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-85 over Gravelly Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).
Who owns I-85 over Gravelly Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.