US Bridges

I-75 over South Prong Creek Trib

Good

Dooly County, Georgia · 3 MI S of Unadilla · Structure no. 000000009300350

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over South Prong Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying I-75 over South Prong Creek Trib in Dooly County, Georgia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 64 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 62,055 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-75
CrossesSouth Prong Creek Trib
Location3 MI S of Unadilla
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.2183, -83.74468
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,200 (2024)
Projected traffic62,055 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$319,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over South Prong Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I-75 over South Prong Creek Trib 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 South Prong Creek Trib carry?

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

How long is I-75 over South Prong Creek Trib?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns I-75 over South Prong Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.