US Bridges

I-75 over Indian Creek

Fair

Henry County, Georgia · 2 MI S of Locust Grove · Structure no. 000000015100290

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
95,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 over Indian Creek in Henry County, Georgia. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 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 95,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 109,050 by 2031. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-75
CrossesIndian Creek
Location2 MI S of Locust Grove
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.32842, -84.12171
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.9 m)
Roadway width129 ft (39.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95,400 (2024)
Projected traffic109,050 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
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$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is I-75 over Indian Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I-75 over Indian Creek carry?

About 95,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.