US Bridges

John Burrus Road over Settingdown Creek

Good

Forsyth County, Georgia · 4.9 MI N of Cumming · Structure no. 000000011750090

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,630
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Burrus Road over Settingdown Creek is a concrete culvert carrying John Burrus Road over Settingdown Creek in Forsyth County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2,630 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,085 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJohn Burrus Road
CrossesSettingdown Creek
Location4.9 MI N of Cumming
RouteCounty Highway 245
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.27642, -84.15273
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 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 traffic2,630 (2024)
Projected traffic2,085 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 John Burrus Road over Settingdown Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is John Burrus 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 John Burrus Road over Settingdown Creek carry?

About 2,630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is John Burrus Road over Settingdown Creek?

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

Who owns John Burrus Road over Settingdown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.