US Bridges

Firetower Road over I-75@130.04

Fair

Houston County, Georgia · 6 MI S of Perry · Structure no. 000000015300560

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
288 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Firetower Road over I-75@130.04 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Firetower Road over I-75@130.04 in Houston County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFiretower Road
CrossesI-75@130.04
Location6 MI S of Perry
RouteCounty Highway 543
CountyHouston County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.38227, -83.76811
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating26.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Firetower Road over I-75@130.04 built?

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

What condition is Firetower Road over I-75@130.04 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Firetower Road over I-75@130.04 carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Firetower Road over I-75@130.04?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Firetower Road over I-75@130.04?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.