US Bridges

I-85 (nbl) over Long Cane Creek

Good

Troup County, Georgia · In West Point · Structure no. 000000028500490

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
312 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
41,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-85 (nbl) over Long Cane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-85 (nbl) over Long Cane Creek in Troup County, Georgia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 62 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 41,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,685 by 2032. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-85 (nbl)
CrossesLong Cane Creek
LocationIn West Point
RouteInterstate 85
CountyTroup County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.87448, -85.15583
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,500 (2024)
Projected traffic50,685 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-85 (nbl) over Long Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is I-85 (nbl) over Long Cane Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I-85 (nbl) over Long Cane Creek carry?

About 41,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-85 (nbl) over Long Cane Creek?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-85 (nbl) over Long Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.