US Bridges

I-75 over Oostanaula River

Fair

Gordon County, Georgia · In SW Resaca · Structure no. 000000012900660

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
848 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
76,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over Oostanaula River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 over Oostanaula River in Gordon County, Georgia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 5 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 848 ft (258.5 m) long and 151 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-75
CrossesOostanaula River
LocationIn SW Resaca
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.57192, -84.9469
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length848 ft (258.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width151 ft (46.1 m)
Roadway width145 ft (44.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,400 (2024)
Projected traffic95,025 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over Oostanaula River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is I-75 over Oostanaula River 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 Oostanaula River carry?

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

How long is I-75 over Oostanaula River?

The structure is 848 ft (258.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 151 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over Oostanaula River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.