US Bridges

Pittman Road over Cheatam Creek

Good

Forsyth County, Georgia · 4 MI W of Cumming · Structure no. 000000011750020

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,960
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pittman Road over Cheatam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pittman Road over Cheatam 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 2,960 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,405 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPittman Road
CrossesCheatam Creek
Location4 MI W of Cumming
RouteCounty Highway 836
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.19243, -84.21093
Functional classUrban Local

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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic2,960 (2024)
Projected traffic3,405 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pittman Road over Cheatam Creek built?

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

What condition is Pittman Road over Cheatam 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 Pittman Road over Cheatam Creek carry?

About 2,960 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pittman Road over Cheatam Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Pittman Road over Cheatam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.