US Bridges

US 19 (nbl) over Sawnee Creek

Fair

Forsyth County, Georgia · 2 MI NE of Cumming · Structure no. 000000011700270

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
275 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 (nbl) over Sawnee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 19 (nbl) over Sawnee Creek in Forsyth County, Georgia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 75,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,125 by 2032. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 19 (nbl)
CrossesSawnee Creek
Location2 MI NE of Cumming
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyForsyth County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.22039, -84.1097
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,100 (2024)
Projected traffic82,125 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19 (nbl) over Sawnee Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 19 (nbl) over Sawnee 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 US 19 (nbl) over Sawnee Creek carry?

About 75,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 19 (nbl) over Sawnee Creek?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 19 (nbl) over Sawnee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.