E. Cherokee Drive over Avery Creek
FairCherokee County, Georgia · 3.5 MI SE of Holly Spring · Structure no. 000000005700680
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E. Cherokee Drive over Avery Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E. Cherokee Drive over Avery Creek in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 14,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,040 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E. Cherokee Drive over Avery Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is E. Cherokee Drive over Avery Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does E. Cherokee Drive over Avery Creek carry?
About 14,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is E. Cherokee Drive over Avery Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns E. Cherokee Drive over Avery Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.