US Bridges

Walnut Ave. over I-75

Good

Whitfield County, Georgia · At SW Dalton City Limit · Structure no. 000000031300180

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Ave. over I-75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walnut Ave. over I-75 in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 61 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 26,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,385 by 2031. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 82 ft wide.

CarriesWalnut Ave.
CrossesI-75
LocationAt SW Dalton City Limit
RouteState Highway 52
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.76103, -85.00191
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,800 (2024)
Projected traffic38,385 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Walnut Ave. over I-75 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Walnut Ave. over I-75 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Walnut Ave. over I-75 carry?

About 26,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Walnut Ave. over I-75?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Ave. over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.