US Bridges

Pea Ridge Road over I-75

Good

Monroe County, Georgia · 8 MI SE of Forsyth · Structure no. 000000020700370

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
297 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pea Ridge Road over I-75 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pea Ridge Road over I-75 in Monroe County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,290 by 2031. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesPea Ridge Road
CrossesI-75
Location8 MI SE of Forsyth
RouteCounty Highway 285
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.96315, -83.81742
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2024)
Projected traffic1,290 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pea Ridge Road over I-75 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pea Ridge 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pea Ridge Road over I-75 carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pea Ridge Road over I-75?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pea Ridge Road over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.