US Bridges

I-575N to SR 5 Bus over Hickory Log Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Georgia · 1.9 MI NE of Canton · Structure no. 000000005700600

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-575N to SR 5 Bus over Hickory Log Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-575N to SR 5 Bus 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 15,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,860 by 2031. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-575N to SR 5 Bus
CrossesHickory Log Creek
Location1.9 MI NE of Canton
RouteInterstate 575
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.25296, -84.46557
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,400 (2024)
Projected traffic19,860 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$895,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-575N to SR 5 Bus over Hickory Log Creek built?

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

What condition is I-575N to SR 5 Bus 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-575N to SR 5 Bus over Hickory Log Creek carry?

About 15,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-575N to SR 5 Bus over Hickory Log Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I-575N to SR 5 Bus over Hickory Log Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.