US Bridges

I-575 (sbl) over Little River

Fair

Cherokee County, Georgia · 2.2 MI N of Woodstock · Structure no. 000000005700450

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
445 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
26,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-575 (sbl) over Little River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-575 (sbl) over Little River 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 26,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 106,920 by 2032. The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-575 (sbl)
CrossesLittle River
Location2.2 MI N of Woodstock
RouteInterstate 575
CountyCherokee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.13432, -84.52489
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length445 ft (135.6 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,500 (2024)
Projected traffic106,920 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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$2.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

About 26,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.