US Bridges

Bedgood Road over I-75

GoodPosted for load

Crisp County, Georgia · 0.5 MI N of Arabi · Structure no. 000000008100160

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
190 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bedgood Road over I-75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bedgood Road over I-75 in Crisp 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesBedgood Road
CrossesI-75
Location0.5 MI N of Arabi
RouteCounty Highway 116
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.85145, -83.71807
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Bedgood Road over I-75 built?

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

What condition is Bedgood Road over I-75 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 Bedgood Road over I-75 carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bedgood Road over I-75?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bedgood Road over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.