US Bridges

I-75 over Rum Creek

Good

Henry County, Georgia · 2 MI S of Stockbridge · Structure no. 000000015100410

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
184,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over Rum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-75 over Rum 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 184,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 219,390 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesI-75
CrossesRum Creek
Location2 MI S of Stockbridge
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.51442, -84.24109
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184,000 (2024)
Projected traffic219,390 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$695,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over Rum Creek built?

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

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

About 184,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over Rum Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns I-75 over Rum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.