US Bridges

I-75 over Bill Gardner Pkwy

Good

Henry County, Georgia · In Locust Grove · Structure no. 000000015100310

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
109,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over Bill Gardner Pkwy is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 over Bill Gardner Pkwy 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 109,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 125,730 by 2031. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-75
CrossesBill Gardner Pkwy
LocationIn Locust Grove
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.3529, -84.12495
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.6 m)
Roadway width127 ft (38.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109,000 (2024)
Projected traffic125,730 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over Bill Gardner Pkwy built?

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

What condition is I-75 over Bill Gardner Pkwy in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does I-75 over Bill Gardner Pkwy carry?

About 109,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over Bill Gardner Pkwy?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over Bill Gardner Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.