US Bridges

I-75 (nbl) over M-914

Fair

Bartow County, Georgia · 2.7 MI E of Cartersville · Structure no. 000000001500830

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
99,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 (nbl) over M-914 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 (nbl) over M-914 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 5 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 99,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 126,945 by 2031. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 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 (nbl)
CrossesM-914
Location2.7 MI E of Cartersville
RouteInterstate 75
CountyBartow County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.15807, -84.75204
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99,600 (2024)
Projected traffic126,945 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$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 (nbl) over M-914 built?

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

What condition is I-75 (nbl) over M-914 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 I-75 (nbl) over M-914 carry?

About 99,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 (nbl) over M-914?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 (nbl) over M-914?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.