US Bridges

I-75 (nbl) over CR 452 Adairsvl-Pleasant

Fair

Bartow County, Georgia · 2.7 MI E of Adairsville · Structure no. 000000001501030

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

About this bridge

I-75 (nbl) over CR 452 Adairsvl-Pleasant is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 (nbl) over CR 452 Adairsvl-Pleasant 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 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 74,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 87,150 by 2031. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-75 (nbl)
CrossesCR 452 Adairsvl-Pleasant
Location2.7 MI E of Adairsville
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.35848, -84.88976
Functional classRural 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 inspectionOctober 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,800 (2024)
Projected traffic87,150 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 CR 452 Adairsvl-Pleasant built?

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

What condition is I-75 (nbl) over CR 452 Adairsvl-Pleasant 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 452 Adairsvl-Pleasant carry?

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

How long is I-75 (nbl) over CR 452 Adairsvl-Pleasant?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 (nbl) over CR 452 Adairsvl-Pleasant?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.