US Bridges

I-75 over West Fork Deep Creek

Good

Turner County, Georgia · 4 MI N of Ashburn · Structure no. 000000028700350

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
216 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
48,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over West Fork Deep Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 over West Fork Deep Creek in Turner County, Georgia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 48,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,620 by 2031. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI-75
CrossesWest Fork Deep Creek
Location4 MI N of Ashburn
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.76207, -83.67168
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.7 m)
Roadway width127 ft (38.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,200 (2024)
Projected traffic49,620 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$2.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over West Fork Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is I-75 over West Fork Deep 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-75 over West Fork Deep Creek carry?

About 48,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over West Fork Deep Creek?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over West Fork Deep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.