US Bridges

I-575 (nbl) over Little River

Good

Cherokee County, Georgia · 2.2 MI N of Woodstock · Structure no. 000000005700440

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
528 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
86,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-575 (nbl) over Little River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-575 (nbl) over Little River in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 86,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,300 by 2035. The structure is 528 ft (160.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-575 (nbl)
CrossesLittle River
Location2.2 MI N of Woodstock
RouteInterstate 575
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.13414, -84.52464
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length528 ft (160.9 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86,000 (2024)
Projected traffic59,300 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$3.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-575 (nbl) over Little River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is I-575 (nbl) over Little River 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 I-575 (nbl) over Little River carry?

About 86,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-575 (nbl) over Little River?

The structure is 528 ft (160.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I-575 (nbl) over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.