US Bridges

Windy Hill Road over I-75 - I-75 Ramp

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 3.5 MI NE of Smyrna · Structure no. 000000006701430

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
343 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,106
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Windy Hill Road over I-75 - I-75 Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Windy Hill Road over I-75 - I-75 Ramp in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 18,106 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,140 by 2032. The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWindy Hill Road
CrossesI-75 - I-75 Ramp
Location3.5 MI NE of Smyrna
RouteCounty Highway 9001
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.90179, -84.47346
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length343 ft (104.5 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,106 (2024)
Projected traffic43,140 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$4.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Windy Hill Road over I-75 - I-75 Ramp built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Windy Hill Road over I-75 - I-75 Ramp 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Windy Hill Road over I-75 - I-75 Ramp carry?

About 18,106 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Windy Hill Road over I-75 - I-75 Ramp?

The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Windy Hill Road over I-75 - I-75 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.