US Bridges

US 319 over I-75

Good

Tift County, Georgia · App 2 MI W of Tifton · Structure no. 000000027700780

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
300 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,820
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 319 over I-75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 319 over I-75 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 6,820 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,250 by 2032. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 319
CrossesI-75
LocationApp 2 MI W of Tifton
RouteU.S. Route 319
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.44602, -83.52977
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,820 (2024)
Projected traffic11,250 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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$2.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 319 over I-75 built?

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

What condition is US 319 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 US 319 over I-75 carry?

About 6,820 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 319 over I-75?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 319 over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.