US Bridges

Franks Crk Road over I-75

Good

Lowndes County, Georgia · App 3 MI S of Hahira · Structure no. 000000018550640

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
335 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,240
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franks Crk Road over I-75 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Franks Crk Road over I-75 in Lowndes County, Georgia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 2,240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFranks Crk Road
CrossesI-75
LocationApp 3 MI S of Hahira
RouteCounty Highway 239
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.94971, -83.37499
Functional classRural Minor 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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length335 ft (102.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,240 (2024)
Projected traffic735 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Franks Crk Road over I-75 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franks Crk 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 Franks Crk Road over I-75 carry?

About 2,240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Franks Crk Road over I-75?

The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Franks Crk Road over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.