US Bridges

Mcfarland Road (sb over Big Creek

Good

Forsyth County, Georgia · 8 MI SW of Cumming · Structure no. 000000011750280

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
176 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
28,900
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcfarland Road (sb over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcfarland Road (sb over Big Creek in Forsyth County, Georgia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 28,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,165 by 2032. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMcfarland Road (sb
CrossesBig Creek
Location8 MI SW of Cumming
RouteCounty Highway 458
CountyForsyth County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.1067, -84.2175
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,900 (2024)
Projected traffic39,165 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcfarland Road (sb over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcfarland Road (sb over Big 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Mcfarland Road (sb over Big Creek carry?

About 28,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mcfarland Road (sb over Big Creek?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Mcfarland Road (sb over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.