US Bridges

I-75 over Birch Creek

Good

Henry County, Georgia · 3 MI W of Mcdonough · Structure no. 000000015100350

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
147,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over Birch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-75 over Birch Creek in Henry County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 147,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 182,490 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesI-75
CrossesBirch Creek
Location3 MI W of Mcdonough
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.44546, -84.19801
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147,000 (2024)
Projected traffic182,490 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$441,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over Birch Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-75 over Birch Creek 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 Birch Creek carry?

About 147,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over Birch Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns I-75 over Birch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.