US Bridges

I-75 Sbl over Mossy Creek

Good

Houston County, Georgia · 5 MI N of Perry · Structure no. 000000015300970

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
104,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 Sbl over Mossy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-75 Sbl over Mossy Creek in Houston County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 104,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,030 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-75 Sbl
CrossesMossy Creek
Location5 MI N of Perry
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.53193, -83.74388
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104,000 (2024)
Projected traffic78,030 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 Sbl over Mossy Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-75 Sbl over Mossy 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 Sbl over Mossy Creek carry?

About 104,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 Sbl over Mossy Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 Sbl over Mossy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.