US Bridges

I-75 over Big Indian Creek

Good

Houston County, Georgia · Perry - Westside · Structure no. 000000015300480

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
258 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
67,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over Big Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 over Big Indian Creek in Houston County, Georgia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 67,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,265 by 2032. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-75
CrossesBig Indian Creek
LocationPerry - Westside
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.45826, -83.75056
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width139 ft (42.4 m)
Roadway width134 ft (40.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,800 (2024)
Projected traffic74,265 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$3.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over Big Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I-75 over Big Indian 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-75 over Big Indian Creek carry?

About 67,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over Big Indian Creek?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over Big Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.