US Bridges

I-75 over SR 201

Fair

Whitfield County, Georgia · 1.5 MI NE of Tunnel Hill · Structure no. 000000031300500

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
88,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over SR 201 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 over SR 201 in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 62 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 5 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 88,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120,150 by 2031. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-75
CrossesSR 201
Location1.5 MI NE of Tunnel Hill
RouteInterstate 75
CountyWhitfield County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.8606, -85.02551
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width139 ft (42.5 m)
Roadway width134 ft (40.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,100 (2024)
Projected traffic120,150 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$2.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over SR 201 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is I-75 over SR 201 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-75 over SR 201 carry?

About 88,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over SR 201?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over SR 201?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.