US Bridges

I-75 over South River

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · 1.5 M NE of Hapeville · Structure no. 000000012101330

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
160,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over South River is a concrete culvert carrying I-75 over South River in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 160,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 196,905 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesI-75
CrossesSouth River
Location1.5 M NE of Hapeville
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.6856, -84.3986
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic160,000 (2024)
Projected traffic196,905 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure14
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over South River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-75 over South River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-75 over South River carry?

About 160,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over South River?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-75 over South River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.