US Bridges

I-75 over Nfs Railroad

Good

Tift County, Georgia · 2.5 MI W of Tifton · Structure no. 000000027700290

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

About this bridge

I-75 over Nfs Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 over Nfs Railroad 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 64,455 by 2032. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 142 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-75
CrossesNfs Railroad
Location2.5 MI W of Tifton
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.43476, -83.52076
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width142 ft (43.4 m)
Roadway width137 ft (41.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,400 (2024)
Projected traffic64,455 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over Nfs Railroad built?

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

What condition is I-75 over Nfs Railroad 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 Nfs Railroad carry?

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

How long is I-75 over Nfs Railroad?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 142 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over Nfs Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.