US Bridges

Collins Hill Road over Yellow River

Fair

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 2 MI NW of Lawrenceville · Structure no. 000000013550160

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Collins Hill Road over Yellow River is a concrete culvert carrying Collins Hill Road over Yellow River in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,685 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCollins Hill Road
CrossesYellow River
Location2 MI NW of Lawrenceville
RouteCounty Highway 104
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.98806, -84.01033
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
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 traffic12,300 (2024)
Projected traffic14,685 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Collins Hill Road over Yellow River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Collins Hill Road over Yellow River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Collins Hill Road over Yellow River carry?

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

How long is Collins Hill Road over Yellow River?

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

Who owns Collins Hill Road over Yellow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.