US Bridges

I-75 over Lime Creek Trib.

Good

Crisp County, Georgia · App 7 MI S of Cordele · Structure no. 000000008100240

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over Lime Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying I-75 over Lime Creek Trib. in Crisp County, Georgia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 48,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,275 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesI-75
CrossesLime Creek Trib.
LocationApp 7 MI S of Cordele
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.86147, -83.72087
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,500 (2024)
Projected traffic52,275 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$343,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over Lime Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is I-75 over Lime Creek Trib. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-75 over Lime Creek Trib. carry?

About 48,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over Lime Creek Trib.?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns I-75 over Lime Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.