US Bridges

US 19 / SR 400 over Settingdown Creek

Good

Forsyth County, Georgia · 8 MI NE of Cumming · Structure no. 000000011700300

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 / SR 400 over Settingdown Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 19 / SR 400 over Settingdown Creek in Forsyth County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 40,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,400 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 19 / SR 400
CrossesSettingdown Creek
Location8 MI NE of Cumming
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.3056, -84.06958
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic40,400 (2024)
Projected traffic47,400 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19 / SR 400 over Settingdown Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 19 / SR 400 over Settingdown 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 US 19 / SR 400 over Settingdown Creek carry?

About 40,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 19 / SR 400 over Settingdown Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns US 19 / SR 400 over Settingdown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.