US Bridges

Hopewell Road over Settingdown Creek

Good

Forsyth County, Georgia · 6 MI NE of Cumming · Structure no. 000000011700330

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,050
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopewell Road over Settingdown Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hopewell Road over Settingdown Creek in Forsyth County, Georgia. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5,050 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHopewell Road
CrossesSettingdown Creek
Location6 MI NE of Cumming
RouteCounty Highway 1336
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.29571, -84.0851
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,050 (2024)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hopewell Road over Settingdown Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hopewell Road 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 Hopewell Road over Settingdown Creek carry?

About 5,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hopewell Road over Settingdown Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Hopewell Road over Settingdown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.