US Bridges

Peachtree Parkway over Chattahoochee River

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 1.5 MI NW of Berkely Lake · Structure no. 000000013500340

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
343 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
48,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peachtree Parkway over Chattahoochee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peachtree Parkway over Chattahoochee River in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 70 years old, older 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 48,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,765 by 2032. The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPeachtree Parkway
CrossesChattahoochee River
Location1.5 MI NW of Berkely Lake
RouteState Highway 141
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.99715, -84.20226
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length343 ft (104.5 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,300 (2024)
Projected traffic69,765 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 SystemYes

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$3.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peachtree Parkway over Chattahoochee River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Peachtree Parkway over Chattahoochee River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Peachtree Parkway over Chattahoochee River carry?

About 48,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Peachtree Parkway over Chattahoochee River?

The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Peachtree Parkway over Chattahoochee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.