US Bridges

High Falls Road over I-75

Good

Lamar County, Georgia · 0.7 MI E of SR 36 · Structure no. 000000017100250

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
335 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
930
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

High Falls Road over I-75 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying High Falls Road over I-75 in Lamar County, Georgia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,335 by 2032. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesHigh Falls Road
CrossesI-75
Location0.7 MI E of SR 36
RouteCounty Highway 1279
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.19372, -84.05859
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length335 ft (102.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2024)
Projected traffic1,335 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was High Falls Road over I-75 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is High Falls Road over I-75 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does High Falls Road over I-75 carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is High Falls Road over I-75?

The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns High Falls Road over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.