US Bridges

I-75 over Valdosta Railway

Good

Lowndes County, Georgia · App 5 MI S Valdosta · Structure no. 000000018500410

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over Valdosta Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 over Valdosta Railway in Lowndes County, Georgia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 64 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 55,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,780 by 2032. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-75
CrossesValdosta Railway
LocationApp 5 MI S Valdosta
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.77137, -83.29165
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width139 ft (42.4 m)
Roadway width133 ft (40.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,000 (2024)
Projected traffic57,780 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over Valdosta Railway built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I-75 over Valdosta Railway 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-75 over Valdosta Railway carry?

About 55,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over Valdosta Railway?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over Valdosta Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.