I-85 over Blue Creek
FairMeriwether County, Georgia · 2.5 MI W of Lone Oak · Structure no. 000000019900710
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 58,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-85 over Blue Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-85 over Blue 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 66,420 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-85 over Blue 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 Blue Creek carry?
About 58,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is I-85 over Blue Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns I-85 over Blue Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.