But GDOT has also been making smaller investments that make a big difference across the state. One example: It has replaced 24 local bridges across the state over the last two years. The price tag: $39.6 million.

The money came from the 2015 law that raised gas taxes in Georgia for road and bridge construction. A small portion was set aside to replace local bridges off the state highway system. The state awarded five contracts to three firms to replace “bundles” of bridges that were relatively close to each other.