US Bridges

Walnut Street Ext over I-75

Good

Bibb County, Georgia · In East Central Macon · Structure no. 000000002150810

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
249 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,580
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Street Ext over I-75 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walnut Street Ext over I-75 in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,580 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,025 by 2036. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWalnut Street Ext
CrossesI-75
LocationIn East Central Macon
RouteCity Street 3217
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.84726, -83.64235
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,580 (2024)
Projected traffic3,025 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$33.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Walnut Street Ext over I-75 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut Street Ext over I-75 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 Walnut Street Ext over I-75 carry?

About 2,580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Walnut Street Ext over I-75?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Street Ext over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.