US Bridges

I-75 over Crittle Creek

Good

Henry County, Georgia · 3.5 MI W of Mcdonough · Structure no. 000000015100370

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

About this bridge

I-75 over Crittle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-75 over Crittle 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 27 ft (8.2 m) long.

CarriesI-75
CrossesCrittle Creek
Location3.5 MI W of Mcdonough
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.45612, -84.20687
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 closed—
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$331,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over Crittle Creek built?

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

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

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

How long is I-75 over Crittle Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns I-75 over Crittle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.