US Bridges

I-575 Managed Lane over Towne Lake Parkway

Good

Cherokee County, Georgia · 0.7 MI W of Woodstock · Structure no. 000000005751070

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
970
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-575 Managed Lane over Towne Lake Parkway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-575 Managed Lane over Towne Lake Parkway in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 970 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,270 by 2035. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-575 Managed Lane
CrossesTowne Lake Parkway
Location0.7 MI W of Woodstock
RouteInterstate 575
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.10248, -84.53073
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2024)
Projected traffic5,270 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll 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$25.2 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-575 Managed Lane over Towne Lake Parkway built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-575 Managed Lane over Towne Lake Parkway 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-575 Managed Lane over Towne Lake Parkway carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is I-575 Managed Lane over Towne Lake Parkway?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I-575 Managed Lane over Towne Lake Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.