US Bridges

Five Forks Trickum over Banston Creek

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 4.5 MI SW of Lawrencevill · Structure no. 000000013500770

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Five Forks Trickum over Banston Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Five Forks Trickum over Banston Creek in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 17,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,805 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
CrossesBanston Creek
Location4.5 MI SW of Lawrencevill
RouteCity Street 9294
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.89612, -84.05427
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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
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 traffic17,700 (2024)
Projected traffic23,805 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 Banston Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Five Forks Trickum over Banston 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 October 2023.

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

About 17,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Five Forks Trickum over Banston 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 Banston Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.