US Bridges

Gaines Drive over I-75 @ 135.17N

Fair

Houston County, Georgia · Perry - Westside · Structure no. 000000015300580

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
252 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gaines Drive over I-75 @ 135.17N is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gaines Drive over I-75 @ 135.17N 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2032. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGaines Drive
CrossesI-75 @ 135.17N
LocationPerry - Westside
RouteCounty Highway 622
CountyHouston County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.45515, -83.75218
Functional classUrban 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2024)
Projected traffic360 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gaines Drive over I-75 @ 135.17N built?

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

What condition is Gaines Drive over I-75 @ 135.17N 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 Gaines Drive over I-75 @ 135.17N carry?

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

How long is Gaines Drive over I-75 @ 135.17N?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Gaines Drive over I-75 @ 135.17N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.