US Bridges

I-75 over Towaliga River

Fair

Spalding County, Georgia · 8.5 MI NE of Griffin · Structure no. 000000025500270

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
237 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
95,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over Towaliga River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 over Towaliga River in Spalding County, Georgia. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 95,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 109,830 by 2032. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-75
CrossesTowaliga River
Location8.5 MI NE of Griffin
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.29837, -84.11216
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width139 ft (42.3 m)
Roadway width135 ft (41.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95,400 (2024)
Projected traffic109,830 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
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$2.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over Towaliga River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is I-75 over Towaliga River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-75 over Towaliga River carry?

About 95,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over Towaliga River?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over Towaliga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.