US Bridges

SR 75 over Chattahoochee River

Fair

White County, Georgia · 1.6 MI SE of Helen · Structure no. 000000031100150

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,260
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 75 over Chattahoochee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 75 over Chattahoochee River in White County, Georgia. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 84 years old, older 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 8,260 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,510 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 75
CrossesChattahoochee River
Location1.6 MI SE of Helen
RouteState Highway 75
CountyWhite County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.68285, -83.71183
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,260 (2024)
Projected traffic12,510 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$821,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 75 over Chattahoochee River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR 75 over Chattahoochee River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 75 over Chattahoochee River carry?

About 8,260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 75 over Chattahoochee River?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 75 over Chattahoochee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.