Dahlonega HWY over Settingdown Creek
FairForsyth County, Georgia · 5.5 MI NE of Cumming · Structure no. 000000011700040
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dahlonega HWY over Settingdown Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dahlonega HWY over Settingdown Creek in Forsyth County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 8,150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,310 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dahlonega HWY over Settingdown Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dahlonega HWY over Settingdown Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Dahlonega HWY over Settingdown Creek carry?
About 8,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Dahlonega HWY over Settingdown Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Dahlonega HWY over Settingdown Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.