US Bridges

Sixes Road over SR 417 (I-575)

Good

Cherokee County, Georgia · 3 MI N of Woodstock · Structure no. 000000005700640

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
320 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sixes Road over SR 417 (I-575) is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Sixes Road over SR 417 (I-575) 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 21,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,210 by 2032. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSixes Road
CrossesSR 417 (I-575)
Location3 MI N of Woodstock
RouteCounty Highway 779
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.14615, -84.51659
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,900 (2024)
Projected traffic18,210 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sixes Road over SR 417 (I-575) built?

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

What condition is Sixes Road over SR 417 (I-575) 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 Sixes Road over SR 417 (I-575) carry?

About 21,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sixes Road over SR 417 (I-575)?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Sixes Road over SR 417 (I-575)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.