US Bridges

Polo Drive over Cheatam Creek

Good

Forsyth County, Georgia · 3.8 MI SW of Cumming · Structure no. 000000011750310

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,830
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Polo Drive over Cheatam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Polo Drive over Cheatam Creek in Forsyth County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,830 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,565 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPolo Drive
CrossesCheatam Creek
Location3.8 MI SW of Cumming
RouteCounty Highway 837
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.183, -84.20769
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,830 (2024)
Projected traffic2,565 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$305,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Polo Drive over Cheatam Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Polo Drive over Cheatam 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 Polo Drive over Cheatam Creek carry?

About 1,830 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Polo Drive over Cheatam Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Polo Drive over Cheatam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.