US Bridges

I-75 over Peachtree Creek

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012101500

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
292 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
209,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over Peachtree Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 over Peachtree Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 71 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 209,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 299,610 by 2032. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 185 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI-75
CrossesPeachtree Creek
LocationIn N Atlanta
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.82473, -84.42371
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width185 ft (56.4 m)
Roadway width179 ft (54.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209,000 (2024)
Projected traffic299,610 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$5.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over Peachtree Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is I-75 over Peachtree 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 September 2024.

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

About 209,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over Peachtree Creek?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 185 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over Peachtree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.