US Bridges

Wildwood Road over I-85 (sr 403)

Good

Troup County, Georgia · 4 MI NE of Lagrange · Structure no. 000000028500930

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
340 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wildwood Road over I-85 (sr 403) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wildwood Road over I-85 (sr 403) 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 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesWildwood Road
CrossesI-85 (sr 403)
Location4 MI NE of Lagrange
RouteCounty Highway 1429
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.07761, -84.92298
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wildwood Road over I-85 (sr 403) built?

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

What condition is Wildwood Road over I-85 (sr 403) 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 Wildwood Road over I-85 (sr 403) carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wildwood Road over I-85 (sr 403)?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wildwood Road over I-85 (sr 403)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.