US Bridges

Pilgrim Mill Road over Sawnee Creek

Good

Forsyth County, Georgia · NE Cummings/Cs 672@ 1.85 · Structure no. 000000011750340

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,010
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pilgrim Mill Road over Sawnee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pilgrim Mill Road over Sawnee Creek in Forsyth County, Georgia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 6,010 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,865 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPilgrim Mill Road
CrossesSawnee Creek
LocationNE Cummings/Cs 672@ 1.85
RouteCity Street 672
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.22459, -84.11515
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 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 traffic6,010 (2024)
Projected traffic5,865 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pilgrim Mill Road over Sawnee Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pilgrim Mill Road over Sawnee 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pilgrim Mill Road over Sawnee Creek carry?

About 6,010 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pilgrim Mill Road over Sawnee Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Pilgrim Mill Road over Sawnee Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.