US Bridges

SR 257 over I-75

Good

Crisp County, Georgia · Cordele · Structure no. 000000008150580

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,560
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 257 over I-75 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 257 over I-75 in Crisp County, Georgia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 4,560 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,580 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 89 ft wide.

CarriesSR 257
CrossesI-75
LocationCordele
RouteState Highway 257
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.97488, -83.75386
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,560 (2024)
Projected traffic5,580 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 257 over I-75 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 257 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 257 over I-75 carry?

About 4,560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 257 over I-75?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns SR 257 over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.