US Bridges

I-75 over Echeconnee Creek

Good

Crawford County, Georgia · 14 MI E of Roberta · Structure no. 000000007900180

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
480 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
92,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over Echeconnee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-75 over Echeconnee Creek in Crawford County, Georgia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 62 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 92,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,970 by 2032. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesI-75
CrossesEcheconnee Creek
Location14 MI E of Roberta
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.69453, -83.73736
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width139 ft (42.5 m)
Roadway width134 ft (40.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92,100 (2024)
Projected traffic107,970 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$5.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over Echeconnee Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I-75 over Echeconnee 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 Echeconnee Creek carry?

About 92,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over Echeconnee Creek?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over Echeconnee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.