US Bridges

I-75 over Jester Creek Trib.

Good

Clayton County, Georgia · 0.6 MI S of SR 3 · Structure no. 000000006300390

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
174,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over Jester Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying I-75 over Jester Creek Trib. in Clayton County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 174,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 215,505 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI-75
CrossesJester Creek Trib.
Location0.6 MI S of SR 3
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.58311, -84.37011
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic174,000 (2024)
Projected traffic215,505 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over Jester Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-75 over Jester Creek Trib. 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-75 over Jester Creek Trib. carry?

About 174,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over Jester Creek Trib.?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns I-75 over Jester Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.