US Bridges

I-75 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Lowndes County, Georgia · App 3 MI W of Valdosta · Structure no. 000000018500450

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
56,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 over CSX Railroad 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 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 56,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,655 by 2032. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-75
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationApp 3 MI W of Valdosta
RouteInterstate 75
CountyLowndes County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.81545, -83.3152
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width139 ft (42.5 m)
Roadway width133 ft (40.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,400 (2024)
Projected traffic59,655 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$2.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is I-75 over CSX Railroad 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-75 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 56,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.