US Bridges

I-75 over Little Deer Creek

Good

Monroe County, Georgia · 7 MI SE of Forsyth · Structure no. 000000020700400

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
97,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over Little Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-75 over Little Deer Creek in Monroe County, Georgia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 97,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 109,470 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-75
CrossesLittle Deer Creek
Location7 MI SE of Forsyth
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.97574, -83.82867
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97,000 (2024)
Projected traffic109,470 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$443,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over Little Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I-75 over Little Deer Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-75 over Little Deer Creek carry?

About 97,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over Little Deer Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-75 over Little Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.