US Bridges

Locust Grove RD over I-75

Fair

Henry County, Georgia · 3 MI S of Locust Grove · Structure no. 000000015100480

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
319 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,256
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Locust Grove RD over I-75 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Locust Grove RD over I-75 in Henry County, Georgia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 11,256 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,240 by 2031. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesLocust Grove RD
CrossesI-75
Location3 MI S of Locust Grove
RouteCounty Highway 755
CountyHenry County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.31404, -84.11756
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length319 ft (97.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,256 (2024)
Projected traffic3,240 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Locust Grove RD over I-75 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Locust Grove RD over I-75 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 Locust Grove RD over I-75 carry?

About 11,256 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Locust Grove RD over I-75?

The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Locust Grove RD over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.