US Bridges

Bethlehem Road over I-75

Poor

Henry County, Georgia · 2.5 MI NW of Locust Grove · Structure no. 000000015100250

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
262 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,570
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethlehem Road over I-75 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bethlehem Road over I-75 in Henry County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,570 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,665 by 2031. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBethlehem Road
CrossesI-75
Location2.5 MI NW of Locust Grove
RouteCounty Highway 312
CountyHenry County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.37776, -84.13866
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,570 (2024)
Projected traffic1,665 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethlehem Road over I-75 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethlehem Road over I-75 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Bethlehem Road over I-75 carry?

About 3,570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bethlehem Road over I-75?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bethlehem Road over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.