US Bridges

I-75 over SR 225

Fair

Gordon County, Georgia · 3 MI NE of Calhoun · Structure no. 000000012900600

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
72,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over SR 225 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 over SR 225 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 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 72,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,060 by 2032. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 139 ft wide.

CarriesI-75
CrossesSR 225
Location3 MI NE of Calhoun
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.54103, -84.92152
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width139 ft (42.4 m)
Roadway width134 ft (40.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,600 (2024)
Projected traffic93,060 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over SR 225 built?

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

What condition is I-75 over SR 225 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 SR 225 carry?

About 72,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over SR 225?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over SR 225?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.