US Bridges

Plainview Road over I-85 (sr 403)

Good

Jackson County, Georgia · 5.6 MI N of Jefferson · Structure no. 000000015751040

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
243 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,061
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plainview Road over I-85 (sr 403) is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plainview Road over I-85 (sr 403) in Jackson County, Georgia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,061 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPlainview Road
CrossesI-85 (sr 403)
Location5.6 MI N of Jefferson
RouteCounty Highway 250
CountyJackson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.19444, -83.5792
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,061 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$32.4 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Plainview Road over I-85 (sr 403) built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plainview Road over I-85 (sr 403) 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 Plainview Road over I-85 (sr 403) carry?

About 1,061 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Plainview Road over I-85 (sr 403)?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Plainview Road over I-85 (sr 403)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.