US Bridges

Groovers Road over I-75

Good

Bartow County, Georgia · 4.3 MI SE of Emerson · Structure no. 000000001500730

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
380 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,780
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Groovers Road over I-75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Groovers Road over I-75 in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,780 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2031. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGroovers Road
CrossesI-75
Location4.3 MI SE of Emerson
RouteCounty Highway 375
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.08829, -84.69731
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,780 (2024)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Groovers Road over I-75 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Groovers Road over I-75 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Groovers Road over I-75 carry?

About 3,780 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Groovers Road over I-75?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Groovers Road over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.