US Bridges

I-575 over Canton Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Georgia · In East Canton · Structure no. 000000005700500

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
56,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-575 over Canton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-575 over Canton Creek in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 56,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,835 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesI-575
CrossesCanton Creek
LocationIn East Canton
RouteInterstate 575
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.23188, -84.46753
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,300 (2024)
Projected traffic80,835 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-575 over Canton Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-575 over Canton Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-575 over Canton Creek carry?

About 56,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-575 over Canton Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-575 over Canton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.