US Bridges

Simonton Road over Shoal Creek

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 2.6 MI E of Lawrenceville · Structure no. 000000013550400

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,080
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Simonton Road over Shoal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Simonton Road over Shoal Creek in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 4,080 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSimonton Road
CrossesShoal Creek
Location2.6 MI E of Lawrenceville
RouteCounty Highway 280
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.944, -83.94558
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 length65 ft (19.8 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 traffic4,080 (2024)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Simonton Road over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Simonton Road over Shoal 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Simonton Road over Shoal Creek carry?

About 4,080 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Simonton Road over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Simonton Road over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.