US Bridges

I-475 over Rocky Creek

Fair

Bibb County, Georgia · 2 MI W of Macon Cty Limit · Structure no. 000000002101430

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-475 over Rocky Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-475 over Rocky Creek in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 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 57,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,500 by 2031. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-475
CrossesRocky Creek
Location2 MI W of Macon Cty Limit
RouteInterstate 475
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.86153, -83.74899
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.5 m)
Roadway width126 ft (38.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,300 (2024)
Projected traffic76,500 by 2031
Trucks1%
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$2.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-475 over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is I-475 over Rocky Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-475 over Rocky Creek carry?

About 57,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-475 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns I-475 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.