US Bridges

I-75 over Nancy Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012101530

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over Nancy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 over Nancy Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 61 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 190,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 273,930 by 2032. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 175 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-75
CrossesNancy Creek
LocationIn N Atlanta
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.85361, -84.43136
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width175 ft (53.4 m)
Roadway width172 ft (52.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190,000 (2024)
Projected traffic273,930 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$4.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over Nancy Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is I-75 over Nancy Creek 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 June 2023.

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

About 190,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over Nancy Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 175 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over Nancy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.