US Bridges

Priest Road over I-75

Good

Cherokee County, Georgia · 7.2 MI W of Woodstock · Structure no. 000000005700620

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
417 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,270
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Priest Road over I-75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Priest Road over I-75 in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 3,270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,303 by 2031. The structure is 417 ft (127.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPriest Road
CrossesI-75
Location7.2 MI W of Woodstock
RouteCounty Highway 433
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.07972, -84.64166
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length417 ft (127.1 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,270 (2024)
Projected traffic3,303 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Priest Road over I-75 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Priest Road over I-75 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 Priest Road over I-75 carry?

About 3,270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Priest Road over I-75?

The structure is 417 ft (127.1 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Priest Road over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.