US Bridges

I-75 over M-5616 New Town Road

Good

Gordon County, Georgia · 2.5 MI NE of Calhoun · Structure no. 000000012900580

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
74,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over M-5616 New Town Road is a concrete tee beam carrying I-75 over M-5616 New Town Road in Gordon County, Georgia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 62 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 74,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,140 by 2032. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-75
CrossesM-5616 New Town Road
Location2.5 MI NE of Calhoun
RouteInterstate 75
CountyGordon County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.52394, -84.91931
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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width139 ft (42.4 m)
Roadway width134 ft (40.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,800 (2024)
Projected traffic97,140 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over M-5616 New Town Road built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is I-75 over M-5616 New Town Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-75 over M-5616 New Town Road carry?

About 74,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over M-5616 New Town Road?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over M-5616 New Town Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.