US Bridges

Forrest Road over I-85 @ 033.13N

GoodPosted for load

Meriwether County, Georgia · 4 MI W of Luthersville · Structure no. 000000019900640

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
394 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forrest Road over I-85 @ 033.13N is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forrest Road over I-85 @ 033.13N in Meriwether County, Georgia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2031. The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesForrest Road
CrossesI-85 @ 033.13N
Location4 MI W of Luthersville
RouteCounty Highway 2016
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.21494, -84.82139
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 inspectionApril 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length394 ft (120.1 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2024)
Projected traffic780 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$2.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Forrest Road over I-85 @ 033.13N built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forrest Road over I-85 @ 033.13N 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 Forrest Road over I-85 @ 033.13N carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Forrest Road over I-85 @ 033.13N?

The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Forrest Road over I-85 @ 033.13N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.