US Bridges

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

Good

Bartow County, Georgia · 3.1 MI SE of Emerson · Structure no. 000000001500800

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 (sbl) over CR 427 Joe Stella Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 (sbl) 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 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 47,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 125,460 by 2031. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-75 (sbl)
CrossesCR 427 Joe Stella Drive
Location3.1 MI SE of Emerson
RouteInterstate 75
CountyBartow County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.09091, -84.72426
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,700 (2024)
Projected traffic125,460 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

About 47,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.