US Bridges

I-75 Sbl on Ramp over Tanyard Creek Trib

Fair

Whitfield County, Georgia · 1 MI E of Tunnel Hill · Structure no. 000000031300530

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,880
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 Sbl on Ramp over Tanyard Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying I-75 Sbl on Ramp over Tanyard Creek Trib in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 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 2,880 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,060 by 2031. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long.

CarriesI-75 Sbl on Ramp
CrossesTanyard Creek Trib
Location1 MI E of Tunnel Hill
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.86015, -85.02638
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,880 (2024)
Projected traffic6,060 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$230,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 Sbl on Ramp over Tanyard Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is I-75 Sbl on Ramp over Tanyard Creek Trib 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 Sbl on Ramp over Tanyard Creek Trib carry?

About 2,880 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 Sbl on Ramp over Tanyard Creek Trib?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I-75 Sbl on Ramp over Tanyard Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.