US Bridges

I-75 Nbl over Pates Creek

Fair

Henry County, Georgia · 3 MI S of Stockbridge · Structure no. 000000015100390

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
167,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 Nbl over Pates Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-75 Nbl over Pates 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 167,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 202,035 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-75 Nbl
CrossesPates Creek
Location3 MI S of Stockbridge
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.50119, -84.22595
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167,000 (2024)
Projected traffic202,035 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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$246,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 Nbl over Pates Creek built?

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

What condition is I-75 Nbl over Pates 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I-75 Nbl over Pates Creek carry?

About 167,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 Nbl over Pates Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-75 Nbl over Pates Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.