US Bridges

Mathis Airport Pky over Dick Creek

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Forsyth County, Georgia · 8.8 MI S of Cumming · Structure no. 000000011750410

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mathis Airport Pky over Dick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mathis Airport Pky over Dick Creek in Forsyth County, Georgia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 17,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,990 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMathis Airport Pky
CrossesDick Creek
Location8.8 MI S of Cumming
RouteCounty Highway 59
CountyForsyth County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.10284, -84.15727
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic17,300 (2024)
Projected traffic6,990 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$277,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mathis Airport Pky over Dick Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mathis Airport Pky 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 Mathis Airport Pky over Dick Creek carry?

About 17,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mathis Airport Pky over Dick Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Mathis Airport Pky over Dick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.