US Bridges

Mcfarland Road over SR 400 (us 19) & Ramp

Good

Forsyth County, Georgia · 8 MI SW of Cumming · Structure no. 000000011700420

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
310 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
28,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcfarland Road over SR 400 (us 19) & Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcfarland Road over SR 400 (us 19) & Ramp in Forsyth County, Georgia. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 52 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 28,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,165 by 2032. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMcfarland Road
CrossesSR 400 (us 19) & Ramp
Location8 MI SW of Cumming
RouteCounty Highway 2883
CountyForsyth County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.11463, -84.22294
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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,900 (2024)
Projected traffic39,165 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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$4.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcfarland Road over SR 400 (us 19) & Ramp built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Mcfarland Road over SR 400 (us 19) & Ramp 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 over SR 400 (us 19) & Ramp carry?

About 28,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mcfarland Road over SR 400 (us 19) & Ramp?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns Mcfarland Road over SR 400 (us 19) & Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.