Brooks Road over Alcovy River
FairPosted for loadGwinnett County, Georgia · 3 MI SW of Dacula · Structure no. 000000013550320
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 112 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,190
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brooks Road over Alcovy River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brooks Road over Alcovy River in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,760 by 2032. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brooks Road over Alcovy River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brooks Road over Alcovy 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 Brooks Road over Alcovy River carry?
About 3,190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Brooks Road over Alcovy River?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Brooks Road over Alcovy River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.