US Bridges

I-75 over Pennahatchee Creek

Good

Dooly County, Georgia · 0.6 MI S of Vienna · Structure no. 000000009300310

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
57,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over Pennahatchee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-75 over Pennahatchee Creek in Dooly County, Georgia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-75
CrossesPennahatchee Creek
Location0.6 MI S of Vienna
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.07869, -83.76321
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,000 (2024)
Projected traffic62,610 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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$539,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over Pennahatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I-75 over Pennahatchee 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 July 2023.

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

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

How long is I-75 over Pennahatchee Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-75 over Pennahatchee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.