US Bridges

Dews Pond Road over I-75

Fair

Gordon County, Georgia · 2 MI E of Calhoun · Structure no. 000000012900730

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
259 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dews Pond Road over I-75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dews Pond Road over I-75 in Gordon County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,150 by 2030. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesDews Pond Road
CrossesI-75
Location2 MI E of Calhoun
RouteCity Street 5608
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.50323, -84.91953
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,700 (2024)
Projected traffic12,150 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dews Pond Road over I-75 built?

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

What condition is Dews Pond Road over I-75 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 Dews Pond Road over I-75 carry?

About 8,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dews Pond Road over I-75?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Dews Pond Road over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.