US Bridges

I-75 over Nfs Railroad

Fair

Dooly County, Georgia · Unadilla-Southside · Structure no. 000000009300370

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over Nfs Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 over Nfs Railroad in Dooly County, Georgia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 55,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,055 by 2032. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-75
CrossesNfs Railroad
LocationUnadilla-Southside
RouteInterstate 75
CountyDooly County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.24486, -83.74189
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width144 ft (43.9 m)
Roadway width138 ft (42.1 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
CrossesRailroad
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$2.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over Nfs Railroad built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is I-75 over Nfs Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does I-75 over Nfs Railroad carry?

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

How long is I-75 over Nfs Railroad?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over Nfs Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.