US Bridges

Browns Bridge RD over Baldridge Creek

Good

Forsyth County, Georgia · 4.7 MI NE of Cumming · Structure no. 000000011700180

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Browns Bridge RD over Baldridge Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Browns Bridge RD over Baldridge Creek in Forsyth County, Georgia. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 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 19,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,150 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBrowns Bridge RD
CrossesBaldridge Creek
Location4.7 MI NE of Cumming
RouteState Highway 369
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.26412, -84.08856
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,300 (2024)
Projected traffic24,150 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$179,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Browns Bridge RD over Baldridge Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Browns Bridge RD over Baldridge Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Browns Bridge RD over Baldridge Creek carry?

About 19,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Browns Bridge RD over Baldridge Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Browns Bridge RD over Baldridge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.