Colwell Road over I-75
FairButts County, Georgia · 8 MI SW of Jackson · Structure no. 000000003500140
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 275 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 510
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Colwell Road over I-75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Colwell Road over I-75 in Butts County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 275 ft (83.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Colwell Road over I-75 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Colwell Road over I-75 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Colwell Road over I-75 carry?
About 510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Colwell Road over I-75?
The structure is 275 ft (83.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Colwell Road over I-75?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.