US Bridges

SR 49 over I-75 (exit 149) @ 149.39

Fair

Peach County, Georgia · Bryon City Limits · Structure no. 000000022500060

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
253 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,890
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 over I-75 (exit 149) @ 149.39 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 49 over I-75 (exit 149) @ 149.39 in Peach County, Georgia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 62 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 19,890 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,835 by 2031. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 49
CrossesI-75 (exit 149) @ 149.39
LocationBryon City Limits
RouteState Highway 49
CountyPeach County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.65965, -83.74424
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,890 (2024)
Projected traffic29,835 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$2.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 49 over I-75 (exit 149) @ 149.39 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SR 49 over I-75 (exit 149) @ 149.39 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 49 over I-75 (exit 149) @ 149.39 carry?

About 19,890 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 49 over I-75 (exit 149) @ 149.39?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49 over I-75 (exit 149) @ 149.39?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.