US Bridges

DR Bramblett Road over Settingdown Creek

Good

Forsyth County, Georgia · 5.5 MI N of Cumming · Structure no. 000000011750540

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,070
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

DR Bramblett Road over Settingdown Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying DR Bramblett Road over Settingdown Creek in Forsyth County, Georgia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7,070 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,225 by 2033. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDR Bramblett Road
CrossesSettingdown Creek
Location5.5 MI N of Cumming
RouteCounty Highway 1678
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.2846, -84.16848
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,070 (2024)
Projected traffic6,225 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$25.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was DR Bramblett Road over Settingdown Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is DR Bramblett Road over Settingdown 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 DR Bramblett Road over Settingdown Creek carry?

About 7,070 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is DR Bramblett Road over Settingdown Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns DR Bramblett Road over Settingdown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.