US Bridges

Sewell Road over I-85 at 030.81N

Good

Meriwether County, Georgia · 2.7 MI NW of Lone Oak · Structure no. 000000019900010

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
338 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sewell Road over I-85 at 030.81N is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sewell Road over I-85 at 030.81N in Meriwether County, Georgia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSewell Road
CrossesI-85 at 030.81N
Location2.7 MI NW of Lone Oak
RouteCounty Highway 15
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.19116, -84.84973
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length338 ft (103 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (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$2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sewell Road over I-85 at 030.81N built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sewell Road over I-85 at 030.81N 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sewell Road over I-85 at 030.81N carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sewell Road over I-85 at 030.81N?

The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sewell Road over I-85 at 030.81N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.