US Bridges

Chastain Road over SR 417 (I-575)

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 3.2 MI E of Kennesaw · Structure no. 000000006701340

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
301 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chastain Road over SR 417 (I-575) is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Chastain Road over SR 417 (I-575) in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 45 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 30,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,475 by 2032. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChastain Road
CrossesSR 417 (I-575)
Location3.2 MI E of Kennesaw
RouteCity Street 9026
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.0378, -84.56252
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.5 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,100 (2024)
Projected traffic32,475 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$3.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chastain Road over SR 417 (I-575) built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Chastain Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Chastain Road over SR 417 (I-575) carry?

About 30,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chastain Road over SR 417 (I-575)?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Chastain Road over SR 417 (I-575)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.