US Bridges

Browns Bridge Road over Six MI Crk (lake Lanier)

Good

Forsyth County, Georgia · 6.2 MI NE of Cumming · Structure no. 000000011750560

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
600 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Browns Bridge Road over Six MI Crk (lake Lanier) is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Browns Bridge Road over Six MI Crk (lake Lanier) in Forsyth County, Georgia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 17,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,100 by 2039. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBrowns Bridge Road
CrossesSix MI Crk (lake Lanier)
Location6.2 MI NE of Cumming
RouteState Highway 369
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.2472, -84.04124
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,600 (2024)
Projected traffic30,100 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$79.9 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Browns Bridge Road over Six MI Crk (lake Lanier) built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Browns Bridge Road over Six MI Crk (lake Lanier) 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 Browns Bridge Road over Six MI Crk (lake Lanier) carry?

About 17,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Browns Bridge Road over Six MI Crk (lake Lanier)?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Browns Bridge Road over Six MI Crk (lake Lanier)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.