US Bridges

I-75 over Giddens Mill Creek

Good

Cook County, Georgia · In South West Sparks · Structure no. 000000007500230

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
54,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over Giddens Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-75 over Giddens Mill Creek in Cook County, Georgia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 54,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,165 by 2031. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-75
CrossesGiddens Mill Creek
LocationIn South West Sparks
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.15777, -83.44692
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 inspectionOctober 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 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 traffic54,200 (2024)
Projected traffic51,165 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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$426,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over Giddens Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is I-75 over Giddens Mill 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-75 over Giddens Mill Creek carry?

About 54,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over Giddens Mill Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns I-75 over Giddens Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.