Old Federal Road over Etowah River
FairForsyth County, Georgia · 8.5 MI NW of Cumming · Structure no. 000000011750130
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 220 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,570
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Federal Road over Etowah River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Federal Road over Etowah River in Forsyth County, Georgia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,570 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Federal Road over Etowah River built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Federal Road over Etowah River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Old Federal Road over Etowah River carry?
About 1,570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Federal Road over Etowah River?
The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Old Federal Road over Etowah River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.