US Bridges

Pleasant Valley RD over I-75

Fair

Bartow County, Georgia · 4.7 MI SE of Adairsville · Structure no. 000000001500560

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
273 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Valley RD over I-75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasant Valley RD over I-75 in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 490 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesPleasant Valley RD
CrossesI-75
Location4.7 MI SE of Adairsville
RouteCounty Highway 144
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.33511, -84.86436
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Valley RD over I-75 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Valley RD over I-75 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasant Valley RD over I-75 carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Valley RD over I-75?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Valley RD over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.