US Bridges

I-75 Sbl over SR 7 (us 41)

Fair

Houston County, Georgia · 4 MI SW of Eklo · Structure no. 000000015300420

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 Sbl over SR 7 (us 41) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 Sbl over SR 7 (us 41) in Houston County, Georgia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 62 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 140,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,625 by 2032. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-75 Sbl
CrossesSR 7 (us 41)
Location4 MI SW of Eklo
RouteInterstate 75
CountyHouston County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.30224, -83.76186
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140,000 (2024)
Projected traffic62,625 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 Sbl over SR 7 (us 41) built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is I-75 Sbl over SR 7 (us 41) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-75 Sbl over SR 7 (us 41) carry?

About 140,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 Sbl over SR 7 (us 41)?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 Sbl over SR 7 (us 41)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.