US Bridges

Hightower Road over I-75 @ 161.88

Fair

Bibb County, Georgia · In SE Macon · Structure no. 000000002101880

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
276 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hightower Road over I-75 @ 161.88 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hightower Road over I-75 @ 161.88 in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,625 by 2032. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHightower Road
CrossesI-75 @ 161.88
LocationIn SE Macon
RouteCity Street 3245
CountyBibb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.81102, -83.65609
Functional classUrban Collector

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2024)
Projected traffic2,625 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hightower Road over I-75 @ 161.88 built?

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

What condition is Hightower Road over I-75 @ 161.88 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 Hightower Road over I-75 @ 161.88 carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hightower Road over I-75 @ 161.88?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Hightower Road over I-75 @ 161.88?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.