US Bridges

SR 5 B. Howell Br over SR 417 (I-575)

Good

Cherokee County, Georgia · 1.2 MI SW of Ball Ground · Structure no. 000000005700850

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
321 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,020
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 B. Howell Br over SR 417 (I-575) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 5 B. Howell Br over SR 417 (I-575) 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 3,020 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,635 by 2031. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 5 B. Howell Br
CrossesSR 417 (I-575)
Location1.2 MI SW of Ball Ground
RouteState Highway 5
CountyCherokee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.32808, -84.39451
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length321 ft (97.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,020 (2024)
Projected traffic10,635 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR 5 B. Howell Br over SR 417 (I-575) built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 5 B. Howell Br 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 SR 5 B. Howell Br over SR 417 (I-575) carry?

About 3,020 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 5 B. Howell Br over SR 417 (I-575)?

The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns SR 5 B. Howell Br over SR 417 (I-575)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.