US Bridges

Northside Cherokee over Canton Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Georgia · 1.6 MI E of Canton · Structure no. 000000005751090

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
363 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,594
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northside Cherokee over Canton Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Northside Cherokee over Canton Creek in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,594 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2035. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNorthside Cherokee
CrossesCanton Creek
Location1.6 MI E of Canton
RouteCounty Highway 621
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.22985, -84.45998
Functional classUrban 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length363 ft (110.6 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,594 (2024)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$48.4 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Northside Cherokee over Canton Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northside Cherokee over Canton 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Northside Cherokee over Canton Creek carry?

About 1,594 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Northside Cherokee over Canton Creek?

The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Northside Cherokee over Canton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.