US Bridges

Drowning Creek Rd. over Drowning Creek

Fair

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 3.3 MI SE of Dacula · Structure no. 000000013550310

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drowning Creek Rd. over Drowning Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Drowning Creek Rd. over Drowning Creek in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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.

It carries about 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,905 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesDrowning Creek Rd.
CrossesDrowning Creek
Location3.3 MI SE of Dacula
RouteCounty Highway 238
CountyGwinnett County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.96133, -83.84496
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,047 (2024)
Projected traffic1,905 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$363,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Drowning Creek Rd. over Drowning Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Drowning Creek Rd. over Drowning 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Drowning Creek Rd. over Drowning Creek carry?

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

How long is Drowning Creek Rd. over Drowning Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Drowning Creek Rd. over Drowning Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.