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DeKalb County, GA · Structure #000000008900880

I-285

I-285 in 0.7 MI W Of Clarkston, DeKalb County, Georgia received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1970, the bridge carries 193K vehicles daily on I-285 over S Fork Peachtree Creek. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
193K
Daily Traffic
1970
Year Built
13.7m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I-285
Crosses Over
S Fork Peachtree Creek
State
Georgia
County
DeKalb County
Location
0.7 MI W Of Clarkston
Year Built
1970
Age
56 years
Daily Traffic
193,000
Lanes
10
Length
13.7 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000008900880

About This Bridge

I-285 is a 56-year-old bridge located 0.7 MI W Of Clarkston in DeKalb County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-285 over S Fork Peachtree Creek with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 193K vehicles per day. Built in 1970, the structure spans 13.7 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

0.7 MI W Of Clarkston, DeKalb County, Georgia

33.808431, -84.250892

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Frequently Asked Questions

I-285 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

I-285 was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I-285 carries approximately 193K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 10 traffic lanes. It is 13.7 meters long and located on I-285 in 0.7 MI W Of Clarkston, DeKalb County, Georgia.

Yes, I-285 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.

I-285 is located 0.7 MI W Of Clarkston in DeKalb County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-285 over S Fork Peachtree Creek. Its coordinates are 33.808431, -84.250892. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I-285 carries I-285 over S Fork Peachtree Creek. The bridge is 13.7 meters long and was built in 1970.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.