US Bridges

High Falls Road over I-75

Good

Monroe County, Georgia · 10.5 MI N of Forsyth · Structure no. 000000020700630

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
270 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,770
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

High Falls Road over I-75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying High Falls 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 3,770 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,020 by 2031. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesHigh Falls Road
CrossesI-75
Location10.5 MI N of Forsyth
RouteCounty Highway 1698
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.16633, -84.04031
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,770 (2024)
Projected traffic4,020 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was High Falls Road over I-75 built?

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

What condition is High Falls 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does High Falls Road over I-75 carry?

About 3,770 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is High Falls Road over I-75?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns High Falls Road over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.