US Bridges

Martin Farm Road over Suwanee Creek

FairPosted for load

Gwinnett County, Georgia · In Suwanee · Structure no. 000000013550040

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
110 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martin Farm Road over Suwanee Creek is a concrete slab carrying Martin Farm Road over Suwanee 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMartin Farm Road
CrossesSuwanee Creek
LocationIn Suwanee
RouteCity Street 833
CountyGwinnett County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.04542, -84.06425
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating14 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,047 (2024)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$645,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Martin Farm Road over Suwanee Creek built?

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

What condition is Martin Farm Road over Suwanee 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Martin Farm Road over Suwanee Creek carry?

About 2,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Martin Farm Road over Suwanee Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Martin Farm Road over Suwanee Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.