US Bridges

S-2556 (old SR 5) over SR 417 (I-575)

Good

Cherokee County, Georgia · @ N Holly Springs Cl. · Structure no. 000000005700040

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
349 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-2556 (old SR 5) over SR 417 (I-575) is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying S-2556 (old SR 5) over SR 417 (I-575) in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,290 by 2032. The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-2556 (old SR 5)
CrossesSR 417 (I-575)
Location@ N Holly Springs Cl.
RouteCounty Highway 2556
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.18924, -84.50573
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length349 ft (106.4 m)
Longest span184 ft (56.1 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,100 (2024)
Projected traffic25,290 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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$3.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-2556 (old SR 5) over SR 417 (I-575) built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-2556 (old SR 5) over SR 417 (I-575) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does S-2556 (old SR 5) over SR 417 (I-575) carry?

About 18,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S-2556 (old SR 5) over SR 417 (I-575)?

The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long with a longest span of 184 ft (56.1 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns S-2556 (old SR 5) over SR 417 (I-575)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.