US Bridges

Burnt Bridge Road over Settingdown Creek

Good

Forsyth County, Georgia · 6.3 MI NW of Cumming · Structure no. 000000011750140

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,790
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burnt Bridge Road over Settingdown Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burnt Bridge Road over Settingdown Creek in Forsyth County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,790 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,905 by 2032. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBurnt Bridge Road
CrossesSettingdown Creek
Location6.3 MI NW of Cumming
RouteCounty Highway 271
CountyForsyth County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.28829, -84.18784
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,790 (2024)
Projected traffic1,905 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$516,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burnt Bridge Road over Settingdown Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burnt Bridge 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 Burnt Bridge Road over Settingdown Creek carry?

About 2,790 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Burnt Bridge Road over Settingdown Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Burnt Bridge Road over Settingdown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.