US Bridges

Loch Laruel Road over I-75

Good

Lowndes County, Georgia · App 9.5 MI S of Valdosta · Structure no. 000000018500730

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
331 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loch Laruel Road over I-75 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loch Laruel Road over I-75 in Lowndes County, Georgia. It was built in 1961, 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 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,015 by 2032. The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLoch Laruel Road
CrossesI-75
LocationApp 9.5 MI S of Valdosta
RouteCounty Highway 2509
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.69439, -83.23921
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length331 ft (100.9 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2024)
Projected traffic3,015 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Loch Laruel Road over I-75 built?

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

What condition is Loch Laruel 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Loch Laruel Road over I-75 carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Loch Laruel Road over I-75?

The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Loch Laruel Road over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.