US Bridges

Beaver Road over Brushy Fork Creek

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 5 MI SE of Snellville · Structure no. 000000013550520

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,840
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Road over Brushy Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Beaver Road over Brushy Fork Creek in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,840 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,295 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBeaver Road
CrossesBrushy Fork Creek
Location5 MI SE of Snellville
RouteCounty Highway 349
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.82146, -83.94248
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic1,840 (2024)
Projected traffic2,295 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$199,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaver Road over Brushy Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaver Road over Brushy Fork 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 Beaver Road over Brushy Fork Creek carry?

About 1,840 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Beaver Road over Brushy Fork Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Beaver Road over Brushy Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.