US Bridges

Browns Bridge RD over Four Mile Creek

Fair

Forsyth County, Georgia · 8 MI NE of Cumming · Structure no. 000000011700200

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Browns Bridge RD over Four Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Browns Bridge RD over Four Mile Creek in Forsyth County, Georgia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 17,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,195 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesBrowns Bridge RD
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location8 MI NE of Cumming
RouteState Highway 369
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.24938, -84.01189
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,600 (2024)
Projected traffic21,195 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Browns Bridge RD over Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Browns Bridge RD over Four Mile 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 Browns Bridge RD over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 17,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Browns Bridge RD over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Browns Bridge RD over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.