I-575 (nbl) over Sharp Mountain Creek
GoodCherokee County, Georgia · 2.5 MI SW of Ball Ground · Structure no. 000000005700830
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 450 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,700
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-575 (nbl) over Sharp Mountain Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-575 (nbl) over Sharp Mountain Creek in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 24,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,375 by 2032. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 I-575 (nbl) over Sharp Mountain Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-575 (nbl) over Sharp Mountain Creek 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 I-575 (nbl) over Sharp Mountain Creek carry?
About 24,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-575 (nbl) over Sharp Mountain Creek?
The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I-575 (nbl) over Sharp Mountain Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.