US Bridges

I-85 (sbl) over Beech Creek

Fair

Troup County, Georgia · 5 MI S of Hogansville · Structure no. 000000028500710

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
51,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-85 (sbl) over Beech Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-85 (sbl) over Beech Creek in Troup 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 51,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,120 by 2032. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-85 (sbl)
CrossesBeech Creek
Location5 MI S of Hogansville
RouteInterstate 85
CountyTroup County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.09748, -84.90832
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,600 (2024)
Projected traffic66,120 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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 51,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-85 (sbl) over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.