US Bridges

I-75 over CR 179 Cedar Creek Road

Good

Bartow County, Georgia · 5.2 MI NW of White · Structure no. 000000001501010

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
74,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over CR 179 Cedar Creek Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 over CR 179 Cedar Creek Road in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 55 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 74,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 87,855 by 2031. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-75
CrossesCR 179 Cedar Creek Road
Location5.2 MI NW of White
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.30895, -84.8364
Functional classRural 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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.1 m)
Roadway width130 ft (39.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,800 (2024)
Projected traffic87,855 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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$2.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over CR 179 Cedar Creek Road built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is I-75 over CR 179 Cedar Creek Road 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 CR 179 Cedar Creek Road carry?

About 74,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over CR 179 Cedar Creek Road?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over CR 179 Cedar Creek Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.