US Bridges

Pendley Road over SR 400 (us 19)

Good

Forsyth County, Georgia · 3.5 MI SW of Cumming · Structure no. 000000011700060

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
326 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,560
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pendley Road over SR 400 (us 19) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pendley Road over SR 400 (us 19) in Forsyth County, Georgia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 5,560 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,680 by 2032. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPendley Road
CrossesSR 400 (us 19)
Location3.5 MI SW of Cumming
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyForsyth County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.16426, -84.16483
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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length326 ft (99.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,560 (2024)
Projected traffic4,680 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pendley Road over SR 400 (us 19) built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pendley Road over SR 400 (us 19) 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pendley Road over SR 400 (us 19) carry?

About 5,560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pendley Road over SR 400 (us 19)?

The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pendley Road over SR 400 (us 19)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.