US Bridges

Lower Bethany RD over SR 417 (I-575)

Good

Cherokee County, Georgia · 4.9 MI NE of Canton · Structure no. 000000005700760

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
369 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,610
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Bethany RD over SR 417 (I-575) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lower Bethany RD over SR 417 (I-575) in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,610 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLower Bethany RD
CrossesSR 417 (I-575)
Location4.9 MI NE of Canton
RouteCounty Highway 55
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.29223, -84.43634
Functional classRural 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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length369 ft (112.5 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,610 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower Bethany RD over SR 417 (I-575) built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Bethany RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Lower Bethany RD over SR 417 (I-575) carry?

About 1,610 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lower Bethany RD over SR 417 (I-575)?

The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Bethany RD over SR 417 (I-575)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.