US Bridges

I-75 over Coppas Branch

Fair

Bibb County, Georgia · 7 MI S of Macon · Structure no. 000000002100720

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
92,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over Coppas Branch is a concrete culvert carrying I-75 over Coppas Branch in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 62 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 6 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 92,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 110,625 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesI-75
CrossesCoppas Branch
Location7 MI S of Macon
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.70448, -83.73396
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92,100 (2024)
Projected traffic110,625 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$294,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over Coppas Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is I-75 over Coppas Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I-75 over Coppas Branch carry?

About 92,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over Coppas Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns I-75 over Coppas Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.