US Bridges

Tibbs Road over I-75

Fair

Whitfield County, Georgia · In West Dalton · Structure no. 000000031300660

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
396 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,730
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tibbs Road over I-75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tibbs Road over I-75 in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 3,730 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,905 by 2031. The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTibbs Road
CrossesI-75
LocationIn West Dalton
RouteCity Street 1515
CountyWhitfield County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.78242, -85.00062
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length396 ft (120.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,730 (2024)
Projected traffic7,905 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tibbs Road over I-75 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Tibbs Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Tibbs Road over I-75 carry?

About 3,730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Tibbs Road over I-75?

The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Tibbs Road over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.