US Bridges

I-75 (nbl) over CR 427 Joe Stella Drive

Fair

Bartow County, Georgia · 3.1 MI SE of Emerson · Structure no. 000000001500790

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
102,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 (nbl) over CR 427 Joe Stella Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 (nbl) over CR 427 Joe Stella Drive 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 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 62 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-75 (nbl)
CrossesCR 427 Joe Stella Drive
Location3.1 MI SE of Emerson
RouteInterstate 75
CountyBartow County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.09102, -84.72396
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102,000 (2024)
Projected traffic125,460 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 (nbl) over CR 427 Joe Stella Drive built?

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

What condition is I-75 (nbl) over CR 427 Joe Stella Drive 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 (nbl) over CR 427 Joe Stella Drive carry?

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

How long is I-75 (nbl) over CR 427 Joe Stella Drive?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 (nbl) over CR 427 Joe Stella Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.