Bridge on Hwy. 85 in Fayette County shut down due to damage, deputies say

January 26, 2024 at 4:29 pm EST

Bridge on Hwy. 85 in Fayette County shut down (WSB-TV)

January 26, 2024 at 4:29 pm EST

FAYETTE COUNTY, Ga. — A bridge in Fayette County is shut down for the time being after damage was reported.

The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office said that the southbound lanes of Morning Creek Bridge on Hwy. 85 are closed “until further notice.”

The bridge is located near Fun Spot America and Corinth Road.

Triple Team Traffic suggests taking Hwy. 54 as an alternate route.

Crash cleanup in Fayette Co. blocks Hwy. 85/sb s. of Corinth Rd. and only right lane open Hwy. 85/nb. Take Hwy. 54. #ATLtraffic pic.twitter.com/DVRdL7717E
— Triple Team Traffic (@WSBTraffic) January 26, 2024

Deputies did not comment on what caused the damage or how extensive it may be.

There is no time frame on when it might reopen.

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Bridge on Hwy. 85 in Fayette County shut down due to damage, deputies say