US Bridges

Collins Hill Road over Little Suwanee Creek

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 3.8 MI SE of Suwanee · Structure no. 000000013550150

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Collins Hill Road over Little Suwanee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Collins Hill Road over Little Suwanee Creek in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 12,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,685 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCollins Hill Road
CrossesLittle Suwanee Creek
Location3.8 MI SE of Suwanee
RouteCounty Highway 104
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.01686, -84.01471
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,300 (2024)
Projected traffic14,685 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Collins Hill Road over Little Suwanee Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Collins Hill Road over Little Suwanee 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Collins Hill Road over Little Suwanee Creek carry?

About 12,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Collins Hill Road over Little Suwanee Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Collins Hill Road over Little Suwanee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.