US Bridges

Meriwether Park DR over I-85@029.68N

Good

Meriwether County, Georgia · 2 MI W of Lone Oak · Structure no. 000000019900020

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
428 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meriwether Park DR over I-85@029.68N is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meriwether Park DR over I-85@029.68N in Meriwether County, Georgia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 428 ft (130.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMeriwether Park DR
CrossesI-85@029.68N
Location2 MI W of Lone Oak
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyMeriwether County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.17774, -84.86074
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length428 ft (130.5 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2024)
Projected traffic156 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$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Meriwether Park DR over I-85@029.68N built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meriwether Park DR over I-85@029.68N 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 Meriwether Park DR over I-85@029.68N carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Meriwether Park DR over I-85@029.68N?

The structure is 428 ft (130.5 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Meriwether Park DR over I-85@029.68N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.