US Bridges

I-75 over Sandy Mount Creek

Good

Dooly County, Georgia · 3.5 Miles Northeast of Vi · Structure no. 000000009300320

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over Sandy Mount Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-75 over Sandy Mount Creek in Dooly County, Georgia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 55,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,085 by 2032. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 143 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-75
CrossesSandy Mount Creek
Location3.5 Miles Northeast of Vi
RouteInterstate 75
CountyDooly County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.13219, -83.75928
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 inspectionJuly 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width143 ft (43.5 m)
Roadway width135 ft (41 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,200 (2024)
Projected traffic62,085 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over Sandy Mount Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is I-75 over Sandy Mount 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 Sandy Mount Creek carry?

About 55,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over Sandy Mount Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 143 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over Sandy Mount Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.