US Bridges

Wesley Rigdon RD over I-75

Good

Tift County, Georgia · App 6 MI N of Tifton · Structure no. 000000027700210

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
225 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wesley Rigdon RD over I-75 is a concrete tee beam carrying Wesley Rigdon RD over I-75 in Tift County, Georgia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesWesley Rigdon RD
CrossesI-75
LocationApp 6 MI N of Tifton
RouteCounty Highway 107
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.53124, -83.52424
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Wesley Rigdon RD over I-75 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wesley Rigdon RD 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 Wesley Rigdon RD over I-75 carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wesley Rigdon RD over I-75?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wesley Rigdon RD over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.