US Bridges

Mcfarland Road (nb over Big Creek

Good

Forsyth County, Georgia · 8 MI SW of Cumming · Structure no. 000000011700410

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcfarland Road (nb over Big Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Mcfarland Road (nb over Big 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 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,165 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMcfarland Road (nb
CrossesBig Creek
Location8 MI SW of Cumming
RouteCounty Highway 2883
CountyForsyth County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.10682, -84.21728
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2024)
Projected traffic39,165 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcfarland Road (nb over Big Creek built?

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

What condition is Mcfarland Road (nb over Big 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Mcfarland Road (nb over Big Creek carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mcfarland Road (nb over Big Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Mcfarland Road (nb over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.