US Bridges

W Nance Springs RD over I-75

Fair

Whitfield County, Georgia · 9.7 MI S of Dalton · Structure no. 000000031300170

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
340 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Nance Springs RD over I-75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Nance Springs RD over I-75 in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesW Nance Springs RD
CrossesI-75
Location9.7 MI S of Dalton
RouteCounty Highway 10
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.63244, -84.97536
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W Nance Springs RD over I-75 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Nance Springs RD over I-75 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 W Nance Springs RD over I-75 carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W Nance Springs RD over I-75?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns W Nance Springs RD over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.