US Bridges

I-75 over Pettit Creek Trib

Good

Bartow County, Georgia · 3 MI SW of White · Structure no. 000000001500980

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
80,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over Pettit Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying I-75 over Pettit Creek Trib in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 80,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,870 by 2031. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long.

CarriesI-75
CrossesPettit Creek Trib
Location3 MI SW of White
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.25552, -84.79152
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,800 (2024)
Projected traffic96,870 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$515,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over Pettit Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-75 over Pettit Creek Trib 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-75 over Pettit Creek Trib carry?

About 80,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over Pettit Creek Trib?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns I-75 over Pettit Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.