US Bridges

I-75 over Tanyard Creek

Fair

Bartow County, Georgia · 4.8 MI SE of Emerson · Structure no. 000000001500760

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
102,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over Tanyard Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-75 over Tanyard Creek 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 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 102,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 125,460 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-75
CrossesTanyard Creek
Location4.8 MI SE of Emerson
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.08582, -84.68888
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102,000 (2024)
Projected traffic125,460 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$331,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over Tanyard Creek built?

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

What condition is I-75 over Tanyard Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-75 over Tanyard Creek carry?

About 102,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over Tanyard Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns I-75 over Tanyard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.