US Bridges

I-75 (nbl) over Gum Creek

Good

Crisp County, Georgia · App 3 MI N of Cordele · Structure no. 000000008100370

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 (nbl) over Gum Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 (nbl) over Gum Creek in Crisp County, Georgia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 57,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,610 by 2032. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 181 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-75 (nbl)
CrossesGum Creek
LocationApp 3 MI N of Cordele
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.00934, -83.75916
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width181 ft (55.2 m)
Roadway width156 ft (47.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,000 (2024)
Projected traffic62,610 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 (nbl) over Gum Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is I-75 (nbl) over Gum 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 (nbl) over Gum Creek carry?

About 57,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 (nbl) over Gum Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 181 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 (nbl) over Gum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.