US Bridges

Bethelview Road over Cheatam Creek Trib.

Good

Forsyth County, Georgia · 4 MI W of Cumming · Structure no. 000000011700370

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethelview Road over Cheatam Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Bethelview Road over Cheatam Creek Trib. in Forsyth County, Georgia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 65 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 16,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,365 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBethelview Road
CrossesCheatam Creek Trib.
Location4 MI W of Cumming
RouteCounty Highway 141
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.21073, -84.19777
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic16,900 (2024)
Projected traffic16,365 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$164,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethelview Road over Cheatam Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Bethelview Road over Cheatam Creek Trib. 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Bethelview Road over Cheatam Creek Trib. carry?

About 16,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bethelview Road over Cheatam Creek Trib.?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bethelview Road over Cheatam Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.