US Bridges

Univeter Road over SR 417 (I-575)

Good

Cherokee County, Georgia · 1.5 MI N of Holly Sprgs · Structure no. 000000005700310

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
285 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,180
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Univeter Road over SR 417 (I-575) is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Univeter Road over SR 417 (I-575) in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 8,180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,045 by 2032. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUniveter Road
CrossesSR 417 (I-575)
Location1.5 MI N of Holly Sprgs
RouteCity Street 309
CountyCherokee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.1974, -84.50153
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,180 (2024)
Projected traffic6,045 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Univeter Road over SR 417 (I-575) built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Univeter Road 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 Univeter Road over SR 417 (I-575) carry?

About 8,180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Univeter Road over SR 417 (I-575)?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Univeter Road over SR 417 (I-575)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.