I-85 (sbl) over Flat Creek
Troup County, Georgia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- I-85 (sbl) over Flat Creek in Troup County, Georgia, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 55,500 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 124 of the 168 inventoried bridges in Troup County rated good (73.8%); 1 (0.6%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated November 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 251 ft |
| Location | 1.5 Mi S of Hogansville |
| NBI structure number | 000000028500730 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | November 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Troup County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-85 over Shoal Creek | 1977 | 54,600 | Good |
| I-85 over Beech Creek Trib | 1977 | 54,600 | Fair |
| I-85 (nbl) over Beech Creek | 1977 | 54,600 | Good |
| I-85 (nbl) over Flat Creek | 1977 | 54,600 | Good |
| I-185 (sbl) over CSX Railroad | 1977 | 53,800 | Good |
| I-85 (sbl) over Beech Creek | 1977 | 51,600 | Fair |
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