US Bridges

I-75 over FAS 1979 S Central Ave

Good

Tift County, Georgia · Tifton - SW Section · Structure no. 000000027700270

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over FAS 1979 S Central Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 over FAS 1979 S Central Ave in Tift County, Georgia. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 60,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,600 by 2031. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-75
CrossesFAS 1979 S Central Ave
LocationTifton - SW Section
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.43093, -83.51708
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.4 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,400 (2024)
Projected traffic69,600 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over FAS 1979 S Central Ave built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is I-75 over FAS 1979 S Central Ave 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 I-75 over FAS 1979 S Central Ave carry?

About 60,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over FAS 1979 S Central Ave?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over FAS 1979 S Central Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.