I-75 over Buck Creek
FairLamar County, Georgia · 1.8 MI S of JCT SR 36 · Structure no. 000000017100210
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 237 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-75 over Buck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 over Buck Creek in Lamar County, Georgia. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 59 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 90,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,185 by 2032. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-75 over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is I-75 over Buck Creek 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does I-75 over Buck Creek carry?
About 90,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-75 over Buck Creek?
The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.
Who owns I-75 over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.