US Bridges

I-75 over NS Railroad (719719P)

Fair

Whitfield County, Georgia · 7.3 MI S of Dalton · Structure no. 000000031300410

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
254 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
78,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over NS Railroad (719719P) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 over NS Railroad (719719P) in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 64 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 78,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 99,315 by 2031. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-75
CrossesNS Railroad (719719P)
Location7.3 MI S of Dalton
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.66727, -84.99367
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width139 ft (42.5 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78,600 (2024)
Projected traffic99,315 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$3.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over NS Railroad (719719P) built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is I-75 over NS Railroad (719719P) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-75 over NS Railroad (719719P) carry?

About 78,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over NS Railroad (719719P)?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over NS Railroad (719719P)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.