US Bridges

Haley Farms Drive over Yellow Creek

Good

Forsyth County, Georgia · 5.4 MI NW of Cumming · Structure no. 000000011750500

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,594
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Haley Farms Drive over Yellow Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Haley Farms Drive over Yellow Creek in Forsyth County, Georgia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 158 by 2031. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHaley Farms Drive
CrossesYellow Creek
Location5.4 MI NW of Cumming
RouteCounty Highway 99999
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.26934, -84.21823
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,594 (2024)
Projected traffic158 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$229,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Haley Farms Drive over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Haley Farms Drive over Yellow 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 Haley Farms Drive over Yellow Creek carry?

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

How long is Haley Farms Drive over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Haley Farms Drive over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.