Old Federal Road over Etowah River
Forsyth County, Georgia · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Old Federal Road over Etowah River in Forsyth County, Georgia, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,570 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 13 of the 97 inventoried bridges in Forsyth County rated fair (13.4%); 0 (0.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated June 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete multiple box beam |
| Length | about 220 ft |
| Location | 8.5 Mi NW of Cumming |
| NBI structure number | 000000011750130 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Forsyth County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 19 (sbl) over Sawnee Creek | 1975 | 122,000 | Fair |
| US 19 (nbl)/ SR 40 over Big Creek | 1973 | 89,700 | Good |
| US 19 / SR 400 over Bagley Creek Trib. | 1975 | 89,700 | Fair |
| US 19 (nbl) over Sawnee Creek | 1975 | 75,100 | Fair |
| US 19 (sbl) / SR 4 over Big Creek | 1973 | 73,800 | Good |
| US 19 / SR 400 over Baldridge Creek | 1979 | 46,000 | Good |
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