US Bridges

Kia Boulevard over I-85

Good

Troup County, Georgia · 5 MI NE of West Point · Structure no. 000000028550710

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
384 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,101
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kia Boulevard over I-85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kia Boulevard over I-85 in Troup County, Georgia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 2,101 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2032. The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesKia Boulevard
CrossesI-85
Location5 MI NE of West Point
RouteCity Street 709
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.92803, -85.10918
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length384 ft (117 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.3 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,101 (2024)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$4.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kia Boulevard over I-85 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kia Boulevard over I-85 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 Kia Boulevard over I-85 carry?

About 2,101 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kia Boulevard over I-85?

The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns Kia Boulevard over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.