US Bridges

I-75 over Peavine Creek

Good

Catoosa County, Georgia · 4.5 MI E of Ft Oglethorpe · Structure no. 000000004700370

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
196 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
94,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over Peavine Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-75 over Peavine Creek in Catoosa County, Georgia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 64 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 94,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 130,650 by 2031. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-75
CrossesPeavine Creek
Location4.5 MI E of Ft Oglethorpe
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.95507, -85.17927
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width139 ft (42.4 m)
Roadway width133 ft (40.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94,800 (2024)
Projected traffic130,650 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$2.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over Peavine Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I-75 over Peavine 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 December 2023.

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

About 94,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over Peavine Creek?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over Peavine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.