US Bridges

Brighton Road over I-75 (exit 66)

Good

Tift County, Georgia · App 3 MI N of Tifton · Structure no. 000000027750840

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
254 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,101
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brighton Road over I-75 (exit 66) is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brighton Road over I-75 (exit 66) in Tift County, Georgia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 2,101 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,350 by 2036. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBrighton Road
CrossesI-75 (exit 66)
LocationApp 3 MI N of Tifton
RouteCounty Highway 544
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.50618, -83.51524
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,101 (2024)
Projected traffic7,350 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$33.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Brighton Road over I-75 (exit 66) built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brighton Road over I-75 (exit 66) 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 Brighton Road over I-75 (exit 66) carry?

About 2,101 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brighton Road over I-75 (exit 66)?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Brighton Road over I-75 (exit 66)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.