US Bridges

I-75 over Cedar Creek

Good

Crisp County, Georgia · 0.6 MI S of Cordelle · Structure no. 000000008100270

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
57,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-75 over Cedar Creek 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.

It carries about 57,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,055 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesI-75
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.6 MI S of Cordelle
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.95165, -83.75013
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 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,400 (2024)
Projected traffic62,055 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$380,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over Cedar Creek built?

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

What condition is I-75 over Cedar 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 August 2023.

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

About 57,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns I-75 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.