US Bridges

I-475 over Colaparchee Creek

Good

Bibb County, Georgia · 5 MI W of Macon Cty Limit · Structure no. 000000002101450

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-475 over Colaparchee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-475 over Colaparchee Creek 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 44,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,925 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-475
CrossesColaparchee Creek
Location5 MI W of Macon Cty Limit
RouteInterstate 475
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.89958, -83.78549
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 inspectionFebruary 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 length35 ft (10.7 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 traffic44,000 (2024)
Projected traffic62,925 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$429,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-475 over Colaparchee Creek built?

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

What condition is I-475 over Colaparchee 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 February 2024.

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

About 44,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-475 over Colaparchee Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns I-475 over Colaparchee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.