US Bridges

Nicholson Road over Bannister Creek

Fair

Forsyth County, Georgia · 8.8 MI N of Cumming · Structure no. 000000011750520

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nicholson Road over Bannister Creek is a steel culvert carrying Nicholson Road over Bannister Creek in Forsyth County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNicholson Road
CrossesBannister Creek
Location8.8 MI N of Cumming
RouteCounty Highway 241
CountyForsyth County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.3326, -84.17948
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nicholson Road over Bannister Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nicholson Road over Bannister Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Nicholson Road over Bannister Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nicholson Road over Bannister Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nicholson Road over Bannister Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.