US Bridges

Mt Carmel Road over I-75

Good

Henry County, Georgia · 3.2 MI W of Mcdonough · Structure no. 000000015151190

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
303 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,310
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Carmel Road over I-75 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt Carmel Road over I-75 in Henry County, Georgia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 6,310 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,900 by 2036. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesMt Carmel Road
CrossesI-75
Location3.2 MI W of Mcdonough
RouteCounty Highway 199
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.45186, -84.20343
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,310 (2024)
Projected traffic7,900 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$40.4 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt Carmel Road over I-75 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Carmel Road over I-75 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 Mt Carmel Road over I-75 carry?

About 6,310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mt Carmel Road over I-75?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Carmel Road over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.