I-85 over Yellow Jacket Creek
FairMeriwether County, Georgia · 0.2 MI S of Coweta CO LN · Structure no. 000000019900670
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 58,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-85 over Yellow Jacket Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-85 over Yellow Jacket Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 58,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,910 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-85 over Yellow Jacket Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-85 over Yellow Jacket Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does I-85 over Yellow Jacket Creek carry?
About 58,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is I-85 over Yellow Jacket Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).
Who owns I-85 over Yellow Jacket Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.