US Bridges

Majors Road over SR 400 (us 19)

Good

Forsyth County, Georgia · 5 MI SW of Cumming · Structure no. 000000011700070

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
286 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Majors Road over SR 400 (us 19) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Majors 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,615 by 2032. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMajors Road
CrossesSR 400 (us 19)
Location5 MI SW of Cumming
RouteCounty Highway 19
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.14892, -84.18922
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2024)
Projected traffic12,615 by 2032
Trucks3%
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$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is Majors 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 Majors Road over SR 400 (us 19) carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.