US Bridges

Old Peachtree Road over Little Suwanee Creek

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 3.7 MI E of Suwanee · Structure no. 000000013550170

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,800
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Peachtree Road over Little Suwanee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Peachtree Road over Little Suwanee Creek in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 64 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 12,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,170 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld Peachtree Road
CrossesLittle Suwanee Creek
Location3.7 MI E of Suwanee
RouteCounty Highway 106
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.03545, -84.00478
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,800 (2024)
Projected traffic16,170 by 2032
Trucks3%
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$164,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Peachtree Road over Little Suwanee Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Old Peachtree 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 Old Peachtree Road over Little Suwanee Creek carry?

About 12,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Peachtree Road over Little Suwanee Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Old Peachtree Road over Little Suwanee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.