I-285 over Shoal Creek
Good Condition60 years old144,000 vehicles/day
Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | DeKalb |
| Location | 8.5 Mi SE Of Decatur |
| Carries | I-285 |
| Crosses | Shoal Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.69899, -84.25795 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Good |
| Deck | 7 (Good) |
| Superstructure | 7 (Good) |
| Substructure | 7 (Good) |
| Channel/Waterway | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Scour Critical | 5 — Stable for scour |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Steel |
| Design | Stringer/Multi-beam |
| Total Length | 202.1 ft (61.6 m) |
| Max Span | 67.9 ft (20.7 m) |
| Deck Width | 134.2 ft (40.9 m) |
| Deck Area | 2519.4 sq m |
| Main Spans | 3 |
| Year Built | 1966 (reconstructed 1979) |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 144,000 (2024) |
| Truck Traffic | 1% |
| Lanes On Bridge | 8 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | 424 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | State Highway Agency |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is not eligible for the National Register |
| Structure Number | 000000008900980 |