US Bridges

I-575 (nbl) over CR 85 Fairview Road

Good

Pickens County, Georgia · Just N Cherokee CO Line · Structure no. 000000022700330

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-575 (nbl) over CR 85 Fairview Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-575 (nbl) over CR 85 Fairview Road in Pickens 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 18,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,580 by 2032. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-575 (nbl)
CrossesCR 85 Fairview Road
LocationJust N Cherokee CO Line
RouteInterstate 575
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.37646, -84.39268
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,300 (2024)
Projected traffic35,580 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$961,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-575 (nbl) over CR 85 Fairview Road built?

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

What condition is I-575 (nbl) over CR 85 Fairview Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-575 (nbl) over CR 85 Fairview Road carry?

About 18,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-575 (nbl) over CR 85 Fairview Road?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-575 (nbl) over CR 85 Fairview Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.