US Bridges

I-75 over SR 3 (us 41)

Fair

Gordon County, Georgia · 4 MI N of Calhoun · Structure no. 000000012900640

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
273 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
76,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over SR 3 (us 41) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 over SR 3 (us 41) in Gordon County, Georgia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 63 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 76,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,025 by 2032. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 139 ft wide.

CarriesI-75
CrossesSR 3 (us 41)
Location4 MI N of Calhoun
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.55686, -84.936
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width139 ft (42.5 m)
Roadway width134 ft (40.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,400 (2024)
Projected traffic95,025 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$3.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over SR 3 (us 41) built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is I-75 over SR 3 (us 41) 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 3 (us 41) carry?

About 76,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over SR 3 (us 41)?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over SR 3 (us 41)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.