US Bridges

I-75 over SR 247 (us 41)(EXIT 160)

Fair

Bibb County, Georgia · In South Macon · Structure no. 000000002100810

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
244 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
39,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over SR 247 (us 41)(EXIT 160) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 over SR 247 (us 41)(EXIT 160) in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 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 39,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,765 by 2032. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-75
CrossesSR 247 (us 41)(EXIT 160)
LocationIn South Macon
RouteInterstate 75
CountyBibb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.78849, -83.66829
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width115 ft (35.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,800 (2024)
Projected traffic54,765 by 2032
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$3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over SR 247 (us 41)(EXIT 160) built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I-75 over SR 247 (us 41)(EXIT 160) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-75 over SR 247 (us 41)(EXIT 160) carry?

About 39,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over SR 247 (us 41)(EXIT 160)?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over SR 247 (us 41)(EXIT 160)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.