US Bridges

Trammel Road over Daves Creek

FairPosted for load

Forsyth County, Georgia · 4.24 MI S Cumming · Structure no. 000000011750240

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
50 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,594
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trammel Road over Daves Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Trammel Road over Daves Creek 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,594 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,815 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesTrammel Road
CrossesDaves Creek
Location4.24 MI S Cumming
RouteCounty Highway 75
CountyForsyth County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.14554, -84.12806
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,594 (2024)
Projected traffic4,815 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$293,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Trammel Road over Daves Creek built?

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

What condition is Trammel Road over Daves Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Trammel Road over Daves Creek carry?

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

How long is Trammel Road over Daves Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Trammel Road over Daves Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.