US Bridges

I-85 (sbl) over Long Cane Creek

Good

Troup County, Georgia · 7.3 MI N of West Point · Structure no. 000000028500590

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
45,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-85 (sbl) over Long Cane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-85 (sbl) over Long Cane Creek in Troup County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 45,400 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,670 by 2032. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-85 (sbl)
CrossesLong Cane Creek
Location7.3 MI N of West Point
RouteInterstate 85
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.96744, -85.07524
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,400 (2024)
Projected traffic47,670 by 2032
Trucks19%
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$844,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-85 (sbl) 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 October 2023.

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

About 45,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

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

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.