US Bridges

I-575 over Hickory Log Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Georgia · 1.9 MI NE of Canton · Structure no. 000000005700530

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-575 over Hickory Log Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-575 over Hickory Log Creek 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 28,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,705 by 2031. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-575
CrossesHickory Log Creek
Location1.9 MI NE of Canton
RouteInterstate 575
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.25676, -84.46693
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,400 (2024)
Projected traffic45,705 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-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$778,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-575 over Hickory Log Creek built?

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

What condition is I-575 over Hickory Log 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-575 over Hickory Log Creek carry?

About 28,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-575 over Hickory Log Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns I-575 over Hickory Log Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.