US Bridges

Five Forks Trickum over Garner Creek

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 4 MI SE of Lilburn · Structure no. 000000013500750

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,106
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Five Forks Trickum over Garner Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Five Forks Trickum over Garner Creek in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 18,106 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,480 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFive Forks Trickum
CrossesGarner Creek
Location4 MI SE of Lilburn
RouteCity Street 9294
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.86198, -84.09722
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 traffic18,106 (2024)
Projected traffic27,480 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Five Forks Trickum over Garner Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Five Forks Trickum over Garner 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Five Forks Trickum over Garner Creek carry?

About 18,106 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Five Forks Trickum over Garner Creek?

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

Who owns Five Forks Trickum over Garner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.