US Bridges

US 41 - SR 7 over I-75 (exit 22)

Good

Lowndes County, Georgia · 5 MI N of Valdosta · Structure no. 000000018550930

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
257 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,380
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 - SR 7 over I-75 (exit 22) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41 - SR 7 over I-75 (exit 22) in Lowndes County, Georgia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 3,380 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,100 by 2039. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 91 ft wide.

CarriesUS 41 - SR 7
CrossesI-75 (exit 22)
Location5 MI N of Valdosta
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.89468, -83.35571
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,380 (2024)
Projected traffic35,100 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$34.2 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41 - SR 7 over I-75 (exit 22) built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 41 - SR 7 over I-75 (exit 22) 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 41 - SR 7 over I-75 (exit 22) carry?

About 3,380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 41 - SR 7 over I-75 (exit 22)?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 - SR 7 over I-75 (exit 22)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.