US Bridges

Windermere Parkway over James Creek

Good

Forsyth County, Georgia · 5.25 MI S Cumming · Structure no. 000000011750370

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,256
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Windermere Parkway over James Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Windermere Parkway over James Creek in Forsyth County, Georgia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 11,256 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesWindermere Parkway
CrossesJames Creek
Location5.25 MI S Cumming
RouteCounty Highway 99999
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.12238, -84.14123
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,256 (2024)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Windermere Parkway over James Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Windermere Parkway over James 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 Windermere Parkway over James Creek carry?

About 11,256 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Windermere Parkway over James Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Windermere Parkway over James Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.