US Bridges

I-75 over Rocky Creek Trib

Good

Bibb County, Georgia · In SE Macon · Structure no. 000000002100870

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over Rocky Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying I-75 over Rocky Creek Trib in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 60,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,945 by 2031. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-75
CrossesRocky Creek Trib
LocationIn SE Macon
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.80859, -83.65669
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,000 (2024)
Projected traffic84,945 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$649,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over Rocky Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-75 over Rocky Creek Trib 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 April 2024.

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

About 60,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over Rocky Creek Trib?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns I-75 over Rocky Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.