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Fulton County, GA · Structure #000000012102490

I-285

I-285 in 3 MI E Of Hapeville, Fulton County, Georgia received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1964, the bridge carries 148K vehicles daily on I-285 over Poole Creek Trib. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
148K
Daily Traffic
1964
Year Built
9.1m
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
Poole Creek Trib
State
Georgia
County
Fulton County
Location
3 MI E Of Hapeville
Year Built
1964
Age
62 years
Daily Traffic
148,000
Lanes
8
Length
9.1 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000012102490

About This Bridge

I-285 is a 62-year-old bridge located 3 MI E Of Hapeville in Fulton County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-285 over Poole Creek Trib with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 148K 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.

Location Map

3 MI E Of Hapeville, Fulton County, Georgia

33.656672, -84.363664

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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 1964, making it 62 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I-285 carries approximately 148K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 9.1 meters long and located on I-285 in 3 MI E Of Hapeville, Fulton 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 3 MI E Of Hapeville in Fulton County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-285 over Poole Creek Trib. Its coordinates are 33.656672, -84.363664. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I-285 carries I-285 over Poole Creek Trib. The bridge is 9.1 meters long and was built in 1964.

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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.