US Bridges

Westminister Lane over Dick Creek

Good

Forsyth County, Georgia · 8.1 MI S of Cumming · Structure no. 000000011750290

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westminister Lane over Dick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Westminister Lane over Dick Creek in Forsyth County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5,150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,610 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWestminister Lane
CrossesDick Creek
Location8.1 MI S of Cumming
RouteCounty Highway 1617
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.09024, -84.1495
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,150 (2024)
Projected traffic8,610 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$199,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Westminister Lane over Dick Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westminister Lane over Dick 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 Westminister Lane over Dick Creek carry?

About 5,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Westminister Lane over Dick Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Westminister Lane over Dick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.