E. Cherokee Drive over Etowah River
FairCherokee County, Georgia · 2.9 MI S of Ball Ground · Structure no. 000000005700690
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 311 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,870
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E. Cherokee Drive over Etowah River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. Cherokee Drive over Etowah River in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 6,870 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,050 by 2032. The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E. Cherokee Drive over Etowah River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is E. Cherokee Drive over Etowah River 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 Etowah River carry?
About 6,870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is E. Cherokee Drive over Etowah River?
The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns E. Cherokee Drive over Etowah River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.