US Bridges

I-75 over Rocky Creek

Good

Bibb County, Georgia · South Edge of Macon C.L. · Structure no. 000000002100790

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
39,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over Rocky Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-75 over Rocky Creek in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 39,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,645 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 143 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-75
CrossesRocky Creek
LocationSouth Edge of Macon C.L.
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.78498, -83.67281
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width143 ft (43.7 m)
Roadway width138 ft (42 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,800 (2024)
Projected traffic48,645 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is I-75 over Rocky Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-75 over Rocky Creek carry?

About 39,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 143 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.