US Bridges

Chamblee Gap RD over Cheatam Creek Trib.

Good

Forsyth County, Georgia · 2.9 MI W of Cumming · Structure no. 000000011750220

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,594
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chamblee Gap RD over Cheatam Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Chamblee Gap RD over Cheatam Creek Trib. in Forsyth County, Georgia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,594 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,700 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesChamblee Gap RD
CrossesCheatam Creek Trib.
Location2.9 MI W of Cumming
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.22149, -84.18844
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 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,594 (2024)
Projected traffic8,700 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$164,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chamblee Gap RD over Cheatam Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chamblee Gap RD over Cheatam Creek Trib. 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 Chamblee Gap RD over Cheatam Creek Trib. carry?

About 1,594 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chamblee Gap RD over Cheatam Creek Trib.?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Chamblee Gap RD over Cheatam Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.