US Bridges

I-75 over NS Railroad

Good

Houston County, Georgia · Perry - Westside · Structure no. 000000015300500

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
67,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over NS Railroad is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-75 over NS Railroad in Houston County, Georgia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 63 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 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-75
CrossesNS Railroad
LocationPerry - Westside
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.46358, -83.74773
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 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
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I-75 over NS Railroad 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 NS Railroad carry?

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

How long is I-75 over NS Railroad?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.