US Bridges

I-75 over Beaver Creek

Good

Cook County, Georgia · 7.5 Mi. South Ofadel · Structure no. 000000007500200

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-75 over Beaver Creek in Cook County, Georgia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 55,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,495 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-75
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location7.5 Mi. South Ofadel
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.03542, -83.39811
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,700 (2024)
Projected traffic54,495 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$282,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is I-75 over Beaver 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 September 2024.

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

About 55,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns I-75 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.