US Bridges

I-75 over Hat Creek

Good

Turner County, Georgia · 6.6 MI SE of Sycamore · Structure no. 000000028700280

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over Hat Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 over Hat Creek in Turner County, Georgia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 67 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 48,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,410 by 2032. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-75
CrossesHat Creek
Location6.6 MI SE of Sycamore
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.59781, -83.56065
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width131 ft (40 m)
Roadway width126 ft (38.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,500 (2024)
Projected traffic52,410 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over Hat Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is I-75 over Hat Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-75 over Hat Creek carry?

About 48,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over Hat Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over Hat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.