US Bridges

Fence Road over Apalachee River

Fair

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 2 MI N of Dacula · Structure no. 000000013550270

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fence Road over Apalachee River is a concrete culvert carrying Fence Road over Apalachee River in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,685 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFence Road
CrossesApalachee River
Location2 MI N of Dacula
RouteCounty Highway 202
CountyGwinnett County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.01056, -83.89415
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 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 traffic10,700 (2024)
Projected traffic11,685 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$275,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fence Road over Apalachee River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fence Road over Apalachee 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Fence Road over Apalachee River carry?

About 10,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fence Road over Apalachee River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Fence Road over Apalachee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.