US Bridges

Willis-Still Road over I-75

Good

Tift County, Georgia · App 9 MI N of Tifton · Structure no. 000000027700020

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
223 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willis-Still Road over I-75 is a concrete tee beam carrying Willis-Still Road over I-75 in Tift County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWillis-Still Road
CrossesI-75
LocationApp 9 MI N of Tifton
RouteCounty Highway 11
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.57019, -83.54734
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Willis-Still Road over I-75 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willis-Still 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Willis-Still Road over I-75 carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Willis-Still Road over I-75?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Willis-Still Road over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.