US Bridges

Main Street (M-901 over Little River

Fair

Cherokee County, Georgia · 1.8 MI NE of Woodstock · Structure no. 000000005700010

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
323 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
21,700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street (M-901 over Little River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street (M-901 over Little River in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 21,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,400 by 2032. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMain Street (M-901
CrossesLittle River
Location1.8 MI NE of Woodstock
RouteCity Street 9018
CountyCherokee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.12239, -84.50429
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length323 ft (98.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,700 (2024)
Projected traffic20,400 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street (M-901 over Little River built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street (M-901 over Little River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Main Street (M-901 over Little River carry?

About 21,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Main Street (M-901 over Little River?

The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street (M-901 over Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.