US Bridges

Southwell Blvd over I-75 (exit 59)

Good

Tift County, Georgia · 4 MI S of Tifton · Structure no. 000000027700700

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southwell Blvd over I-75 (exit 59) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Southwell Blvd over I-75 (exit 59) in Tift County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 12,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,920 by 2032. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSouthwell Blvd
CrossesI-75 (exit 59)
Location4 MI S of Tifton
RouteCounty Highway 4729
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.41605, -83.50518
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,300 (2024)
Projected traffic16,920 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Southwell Blvd over I-75 (exit 59) built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southwell Blvd over I-75 (exit 59) 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 Southwell Blvd over I-75 (exit 59) carry?

About 12,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Southwell Blvd over I-75 (exit 59)?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Southwell Blvd over I-75 (exit 59)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.