US Bridges

SR 74 over I-475 (sr 408 Exit 5)

Good

Bibb County, Georgia · 1 MI W of Macon · Structure no. 000000002100400

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
323 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 74 over I-475 (sr 408 Exit 5) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 74 over I-475 (sr 408 Exit 5) in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 60 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 21,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,445 by 2032. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 74
CrossesI-475 (sr 408 Exit 5)
Location1 MI W of Macon
RouteState Highway 74
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.83324, -83.73337
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length323 ft (98.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,300 (2024)
Projected traffic26,445 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$3.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 74 over I-475 (sr 408 Exit 5) built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SR 74 over I-475 (sr 408 Exit 5) 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 74 over I-475 (sr 408 Exit 5) carry?

About 21,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 74 over I-475 (sr 408 Exit 5)?

The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SR 74 over I-475 (sr 408 Exit 5)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.