I-85
I-85 in 1.8 MI NE Of Union City, Fulton County, Georgia received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1964, the bridge carries 170K vehicles daily on I-85 over Morning Creek Trib. It is classified as structurally deficient.
I-85 carries an F on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 0/100 — the bottom tier of the FHWA NBI distribution. Component ratings flag the structure for near-term rehabilitation or replacement; the bridge may remain open to traffic but is on the priority list for action.
The bridge was built in 1964 and is now 62 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. I-85 carries an average daily traffic count of 170,000 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing Morning Creek Trib. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
I-85 is a 62-year-old bridge located 1.8 MI NE Of Union City in Fulton County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-85 over Morning Creek Trib with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 170K vehicles per day. Built in 1964, the structure spans 9.1 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I-85 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-85 was built in 1964, making it 62 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I-85 carries approximately 170K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 9.1 meters long and located on I-85 in 1.8 MI NE Of Union City, Fulton County, Georgia.
Yes, I-85 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-85 is located 1.8 MI NE Of Union City in Fulton County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-85 over Morning Creek Trib. Its coordinates are 33.598606, -84.492264. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I-85 carries I-85 over Morning Creek Trib. The bridge is 9.1 meters long and was built in 1964.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.