US Bridges

US 29 / SR 8 over Redland Creek

Fair

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 2.7 MI SW of Lawrencevill · Structure no. 000000013500050

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 / SR 8 over Redland Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 29 / SR 8 over Redland Creek in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 83 years old, older 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 6 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 25,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,030 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 29 / SR 8
CrossesRedland Creek
Location2.7 MI SW of Lawrencevill
RouteU.S. Route 29
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.93845, -84.02854
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,500 (2024)
Projected traffic33,030 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$190,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 / SR 8 over Redland Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is US 29 / SR 8 over Redland 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 29 / SR 8 over Redland Creek carry?

About 25,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 29 / SR 8 over Redland Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 29 / SR 8 over Redland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.