US Bridges

I-75 over Cabin Creek

Good

Butts County, Georgia · 8 MI SW of Jackson · Structure no. 000000003500150

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
93,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over Cabin Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-75 over Cabin Creek in Butts County, Georgia. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 59 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 93,000 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 111,600 by 2031. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesI-75
CrossesCabin Creek
Location8 MI SW of Jackson
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.2368, -84.08139
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.9 m)
Roadway width132 ft (40.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93,000 (2024)
Projected traffic111,600 by 2031
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over Cabin Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is I-75 over Cabin 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-75 over Cabin Creek carry?

About 93,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over Cabin Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over Cabin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.