US Bridges

8th Street over I-75 (exit 63B)

Fair

Tift County, Georgia · App 2 MI NW of Tifton · Structure no. 000000027700830

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,983
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

8th Street over I-75 (exit 63B) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 8th Street over I-75 (exit 63B) in Tift County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,983 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,355 by 2032. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries8th Street
CrossesI-75 (exit 63B)
LocationApp 2 MI NW of Tifton
RouteCity Street 4710
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.46363, -83.52988
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 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 width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,983 (2024)
Projected traffic8,355 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 8th Street over I-75 (exit 63B) built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8th Street over I-75 (exit 63B) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does 8th Street over I-75 (exit 63B) carry?

About 4,983 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 8th Street over I-75 (exit 63B)?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns 8th Street over I-75 (exit 63B)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.