US Bridges

Barneyville Road over I-75 (exit 45)

Good

Cook County, Georgia · 3.5 MI N of Sparks · Structure no. 000000007500150

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
197 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,081
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barneyville Road over I-75 (exit 45) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barneyville Road over I-75 (exit 45) in Cook County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,081 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,410 by 2031. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesBarneyville Road
CrossesI-75 (exit 45)
Location3.5 MI N of Sparks
RouteCounty Highway 253
CountyCook County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.21497, -83.45993
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,081 (2024)
Projected traffic1,410 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Barneyville Road over I-75 (exit 45) built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barneyville Road over I-75 (exit 45) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Barneyville Road over I-75 (exit 45) carry?

About 1,081 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Barneyville Road over I-75 (exit 45)?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Barneyville Road over I-75 (exit 45)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.