US Bridges

Bethelview Road over Big Creek

Good

Forsyth County, Georgia · 3 MI S of Cumming · Structure no. 000000011750580

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethelview Road over Big Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bethelview Road over Big Creek in Forsyth County, Georgia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,800 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBethelview Road
CrossesBig Creek
Location3 MI S of Cumming
RouteState Highway 141
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.17989, -84.19314
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,400 (2024)
Projected traffic37,800 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$20 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethelview Road over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethelview Road over Big 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 Bethelview Road over Big Creek carry?

About 35,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bethelview Road over Big Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Bethelview Road over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.