US Bridges

Drew Campground Ro over Harris Creek

Good

Forsyth County, Georgia · 4.3 MI W of Cumming · Structure no. 000000011750390

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,594
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drew Campground Ro over Harris Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Drew Campground Ro over Harris Creek in Forsyth County, Georgia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,594 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,303 by 2030. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesDrew Campground Ro
CrossesHarris Creek
Location4.3 MI W of Cumming
RouteCounty Highway 5
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.20861, -84.22636
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy9: Superior 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
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,594 (2024)
Projected traffic3,303 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$205,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Drew Campground Ro over Harris Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Drew Campground Ro over Harris 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 Drew Campground Ro over Harris Creek carry?

About 1,594 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Drew Campground Ro over Harris Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Drew Campground Ro over Harris Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.