US Bridges

Chula-Brookfield R over I-75 (exit 69)

Good

Tift County, Georgia · 7 MI N of Tifton · Structure no. 000000027700620

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
215 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,160
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chula-Brookfield R over I-75 (exit 69) is a concrete tee beam carrying Chula-Brookfield R over I-75 (exit 69) 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 1,160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,695 by 2031. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChula-Brookfield R
CrossesI-75 (exit 69)
Location7 MI N of Tifton
RouteCounty Highway 2516
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.54997, -83.53419
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 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 rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,160 (2024)
Projected traffic1,695 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 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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chula-Brookfield R over I-75 (exit 69) built?

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

What condition is Chula-Brookfield R over I-75 (exit 69) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Chula-Brookfield R over I-75 (exit 69) carry?

About 1,160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chula-Brookfield R over I-75 (exit 69)?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Chula-Brookfield R over I-75 (exit 69)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.